Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 cups French bread, cubed
• 2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Spread the cubed French bread into the bottom of the baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes.
4. In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and flour. Mix until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle the crumbly mixture over the bread cubes.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree called Cinnamomum.
• The French toast casserole is a great way to use up stale bread.
• Casseroles are dishes that are baked in the oven and usually contain a mixture of meat, vegetables, and a sauce.