Cinnamon and Apple-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

• sourdough bread, crusts removed, and cubed (slices should be large)↗4 slices
• cream cheese, cubed↗1 package
• large golden delicious apple, peeled and chopped (or Granny Smith Apple)↗1 large
• eggs↗6 large
• milk↗1 cup
• ground cinnamon↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• powdered sugar↗3 tablespoons

  for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°.

2. 2

   Arrange half the bread cubes in an 8-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Distribute the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread.

4. 4

   Distribute the chopped apple over the top, and cover with the remaining bread cubes.

5. 5

   Beat the eggs, milk, and cinnamon together; pour over all.

6. 6

   Bake for 35 minutes, uncovered.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

8. 8

   *Fresh Blueberry-Stuffed FrenchToast--substitute 2 cups blueberries for the apple and proceed as directed.

9. 9

   *Fresh Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast--substitute 2 cups sliced strawberries for the apple and proceed as directed.

10. 10

    *Toasted Almond and Peach-Stuffed French Toast--replace the apples with 2 large peaches, peeled and sliced; scatter the peaches over the cream cheese cubes, sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, and proceed as directed.