Apple-Raisin French Toast Casserole

This is a delicious breakfast dish that my mother likes to prepare for Christmas breakfast. It is easy to prepare, and sets overnight, so in the morning you just put it in the oven and enjoy.

Step: 1

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even layer over apples.

Step: 2

In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerated overnight.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Per Serving: 341 calories; protein 9g; carbohydrates 51.8g; fat 11.5g; cholesterol 115.8mg; sodium 354.3mg.

Eat good breakfast to continue the day has become a fabulous habit. It’s a great way to start my day off healthfully. The sweet hit from the fruit wakes me up and gives me energy to take on the morning. Sugar is often vilified as the root of all disease, but sweetness is also loaded with fibre, which is great for your digestive system and make keep you feel full longer, and less likely grab a side food out of the vending machine before break .

Make fruit a morning habit is simple . Simply put the sweetness in your fridge next to the sweet drink or on the table next to your cereal pan , or move your coffee maker or tea kettle — about anywhere where you’ll see it. Before you eat the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not normally a breakfast person.