Baked French Toast.....It's One of My Family's Favorite Recipes!

Last night we decided to take a break from the crock pot.  I was in the mood for one of my all time favorite recipes, Baked French Toast.  My family loves breakfast foods.  We often have breakfast for dinner.  Baked French Toast is a dish I frequently make when we have company.  Its fairly easy to make, and pretty filling. 

Baked French Toast

 

12 slice of bread

No apples in this batch, but maybe next time. 

6 eggs, beaten

1c milk

1c brown sugar 

1/2c butter (1 stick)

1tsp vanilla

1/4tsp cinnamon

Optional: 2 granny smith apples; peeled, cored, and diced

Grease a 13x9 baking dish.  Melt the butter, and combined it with the brown sugar and cinnamon.  Spread this across the bottom of the baking dish.  Place the bread in the pan, laying 6 slices on the bottom and laying another 6 on top of those.

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and milk.  Pour egg mixture over the bread.  Let the bread sit for 5 minutes.  This gives the bread a chance to really soak up the egg mixture.

Bake at 350*F for 35 minutes. 

Optional:  If you decide to add the granny smith apples, layer them on top of the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon mixture.  I really recommend trying this recipe at least once with the apples.  You won't regret it!