Baked Cinnamon French Toast

Created by the Egg Farmers of Canada

Makes 6 servings

Prep: 10 min.
Cook: 30 min.

What you need:

6 slices white, whole wheat or raisin bread
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk (1%)
1/2 cup maple syrup or table syrup
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla extract
*Fruit and maple syrup (optional)

How to prepare:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Spray 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices to fit in single layer in dish; sprinkle cinnamon over bread.

Whisk eggs, milk, syrup, butter and vanilla in medium bowl just until blended. Pour evenly over bread. Bake immediately or cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Serve with fruit and maple syrup, if desired.

Per Serving:

Calories 218
Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Sodium 207 mg
Carbohydrate 32 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 18 g
Protein 6 g

Recipe used with permission from the Egg Farmers of Canada. Visit www.eggs.ca for more great recipes.

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