Pear and Almond French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups butter , cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 1 can pear halves , 29 ounce
• 1 loaf sourdough bread , 1 pound
• 2.5 cups large eggs
• 1.5 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
• 0.25 cups sliced almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Evenly distribute butter cubes into the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange pear slices into the bottom of the dish. Arrange bread cubes into a single layer over pears.

2. 2

   Mix together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract in a large bowl until fully blended; pour evenly over bread cubes, assuring all pieces are evenly covered. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and chill overnight in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove casserole from the refrigerator and allow to warm while the oven preheats.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until the top of bread is golden brown and eggs have solidified, 45 to 60 minutes. Top with sliced almonds to serve.