French Toast Casserole

I wanted an easy French Toast Casserole recipe that I could make the previous night for my playgroup, and then easily throw in the oven in the morning. I found THIS recipe on cooks.com. It was a hit! :)

INGREDIENTS

1 long loaf French bread (about 1/2 lb.)
8 eggs
3 c. milk
4 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces

DIRECTIONS

• Generously butter a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  
• Cut bread in 1 inch thick slices.
  
• Arrange bread in a single layer over prepared dish.
  
• Beat eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla until mixed.
  
• Pour over bread, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  
• Dot bread with butter.
  
• Bake uncovered until puffy and lightly browned approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
  
• Serve with syrup or honey.