Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake

Name: Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 118.29 ml brown sugar; 4.92 ml ground cinnamon; 118.29 ml melted butter or 118.29 ml margarine; 3 apples, peeled and sliced; 236.59 ml dried cranberries; 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices; 6 eggs, lightly beaten; 354.88 ml milk; 14.79 ml vanilla extract; 9.85 ml ground cinnamon; fresh fruit, to serve as a side; 8 slice bacon

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"I *heart* French Toast Casseroles! I love how you can take SUPER STALE French bread and turn it into a breakfast (or dinner) masterpiece! By soaking the bread overnight in a fruity, egg-milk mixture, stale French bread can be completely transformed and redeemed!!! When I was sent this recipe, I HAD to try it!"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

118.29 ml brown sugar
4.92 ml ground cinnamon
118.29 ml melted butter or 118.29 ml margarine
3 apples, peeled and sliced
236.59 ml dried cranberries
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
6 eggs, lightly beaten
354.88 ml milk
14.79 ml vanilla extract
9.85 ml ground cinnamon
fresh fruit, to serve as a side
8 slice bacon

directions

In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in melted butter or margarine. Stir in chopped apples and dried cranberries until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan.
Arrange French bread slices in an even layer over apples.
In same bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate over night. THIS IS KEY!
Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Prepare your favorite fruit or bacon.
Serve Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake with Fruit and/or Bacon!