Overnight French Toast

Name: Overnight French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced cinnamon-raisin bread; 5 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon maple flavoring; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups milk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Fresh strawberries or maple syrup, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. YIELD: 6-8 servings.

Meet the Cook: Youngsters who won't eat eggs cooked the traditional ways "go crazy" for this breakfast dish. I should know - I have four children, ages 13 and 17. -Catherine Buehre, Weeping Water, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced cinnamon-raisin bread
5 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
Fresh strawberries or maple syrup, optional

Directions

1. Slice ends from bread and discard or save for another use. Slice remaining loaf into eight 1-in. slices and arrange in the bottom of two greased 8-in. square baking pans.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, yolks, cream, brown sugar, pie spice and flavorings. Gradually add milk, beating until well blended; pour over bread. Cover and chill overnight.
3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
4. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm; top with strawberries or syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 407 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.

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