French Toast Casserole

F & L Market has eggs .69 a dozen. Use them for this delicious recipe.
 
Ingredients
  • 1 large loaf of bread , 16-18 oz
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter , melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and lightly grease a 3-quart (or 9×13 inch) casserole pan.
  2. Chop the bread into squares and place in the casserole dish.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Pour the mixture over the bread being sure to cover evenly. Give the mixture a stir using a rubber spatula to coat if necessary.
  5. In a small bowl whisk together the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar drizzle. 
  6. Drizzle it overtop of the French toast casserole.
  7. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes covered. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until the top looks golden. *
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into slices and serving. Careful – the pan is HOT. 
  9. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or cinnamon, maple syrup and/or whipped cream.