Pear & Almond French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
• 2 pears, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and sugar until combined.
3. Add bread cubes and pears to the bowl, and stir to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together almonds, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
5. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the bread mixture into the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the almond mixture over the top of the bread mixture.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This casserole can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
• The pears can be substituted with other fruits, such as apples or peaches.
• The almonds can be substituted with other nuts, such as walnuts or pecans.