Baked French Toast

Baked French Toast

Ingredients:

1 loaf Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

1 8oz. pkg Cream Cheese

1 bag frozen Mixed Berries

10 large eggs

1 cup half and half

1/4 cup Maple syrup (can add a shot of Brandy)

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup flour

1 stick softened butter

Directions:

Remove crusts from bread and cut into 1 inch pieces. Put first layer in prepared 9 x 13 baking dish. Dollop cream cheese on top of bread cubes and add frozen berries. Add rest of bread cubes.

In a large bowl beat 10 eggs with half and half and maple syrup, and the Brandy if you are using. Pour mixture over bread cubes and refrigerate overnight covered.

In the morning bake casserole covered for 30 minutes. While baking make up mixture of brown sugar, flour, and butter to resemble oatmeal crumbles.

When casserole has baked 30 minutes remove from oven. Sprinkle crumbles over all and bake uncovered additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let set for about 10 minutes.

Background information on recipe.

This recipe was shared through Connie, a former neighbor of our son and family. Connie just recently moved to San Carlos. She is known for trying new recipes and is a great cook. Connie emailed me after viewing my blog yesterday and wanted to share the recipe she served at her Mothers Day brunch. Although the original recipe had store brands for the bread and berries I am sure any brand would do especially for my friends not having access to this chain of food store. Thank you Connie for sharing.