Overnight French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter , melted
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 loaf French bread , cut into 2-inch slices
• 2 cups milk
• 8 eggs , beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• aluminum foil

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour melted butter into an 11x15-inch baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the butter and top with bread slices, making sure slices are placed close together.

2. 2

   Mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour over bread in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4. 4

   Place the covered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until puffed and lightly golden, about 15 minutes more.