Before being refrigerated
The next day before going into oven. The milk gets absorbed overnight making for a light custard type French toast.
****Note: I remove dish from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to putting in oven…..
I prepared the below French toast last evening knowing that
Tonight (Sunday)we’re are having our middle grandson Nate over for an evening meal and for a late lunch.
Ingredients:
1loaf Crusty Italian bread sliced to make 10 to 12 slices.(5 or 6 sandwiches.
Serving with fresh crushed strawberries , pineapple and crisp bacon.
1loaf Crusty Italian bread sliced to make 10 to 12 slices.(5 or 6 sandwiches.
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup cup maple syrup
1tsp. Vanilla
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Mix all above (except bread ) together in a large bowl with a large whisk or as I did place all in ***blender and blend.
In a small bowl place
8 to 12 oz. Softened cream cheese(depends on how thick you want the filling inside)
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Mix together with large spoon.
In a large heavily buttered baking dish place 5 slices of bread
In a large heavily buttered baking dish place 5 slices of bread
Top slices with at least 2T cream cheese mixture
Top with remaining slices.
Slowly pour egg mixture over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
Bake uncovered 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.
Bake uncovered 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.
Serving with fresh crushed strawberries , pineapple and crisp bacon.
Topped with freshly whipped cream.
A great meal for the best family visit.
A great meal for the best family visit.
