Baked French Swirl Toast

The prospect of presents may be what gets the kids out of bed on
Christmas morning, but for grown-ups, this spicy-sweet baked casserole
is what gets our attention! Merry Christmas from your friends in
Campbell's Kitchen!

Baked French Swirl Toast
from Campbell's Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 min.
Bake Time: 45 min.
Chill Time: 1 hr.

1 loaf (16 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cut into cubes
3/4 cup dried cranberries *OR* raisins
6 eggs
3 cups half-and-half *or* milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
cinnamon-sugar *OR* confectioners' sugar
Whipped butter
pure maple syrup

Place the bread cubes and cranberries into a lightly greased 3-quart
shallow baking dish. Beat the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla extract in
a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour the egg mixture over the bread
cubes. Stir and press the bread cubes into the egg mixture to coat.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center
comes out clean. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve with the butter
and syrup.

Serves 8.

Kitchen Clip It's easy to make flavored maple syrup. Melt your
favorite jam, jelly, or marmalade in a saucepan with maple syrup until
heated through.
Received on Mon Dec 28 02:20:48 2009