FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Yields 12 servings
1 loaf (10 oz.) French bread, cut into 1-in. cubes (10 cups)
8 eggs
3 cups milk
4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. salt, optional

Topping:
2 tbsp. butter or margarine, cubed
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Maple syrup, optional
Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish.  In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt if desired.  Pour over bread.  Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.  Remove from  the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Dot with butter.  Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.  Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand for 5 minutes.  Serve with syrup if desired.
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