Apple-Raisin French Toast Casserole

• cup brown sugar↗1
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1
• cup butter, melted↗1⁄2
• apples, peeled cored and sliced (I prefer Granny Smith apples)↗3
• cup raisins↗1⁄2
• loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices↗1
• eggs, lightly beaten↗6
• cups milk↗1 1⁄2
• tablespoon vanilla extract↗1
• teaspoons ground cinnamon↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

3. 3

   Mix in the melted butter.

4. 4

   Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Pour into prepared pan.

6. 6

   Arrange bread slices in an even layer over the apples.

7. 7

   In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.

8. 8

   Pour over bread making sure EVERY slice is fully soaked.

9. 9

   Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

11. 11

    Remove dish from fridge and bake covered 40 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove cover and bake 5 more minutes.

13. 13

    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

14. 14

    MANGE!