Apple-Raisin French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups butter , melted
• 3 appless - peeled , cored and sliced
• 0.5 cups raisins
• 1 loaf French baguette , 1 pound
• 6 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even layer over apples.

2. 2

   In the 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 refrigerated overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 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.