Baked French Swirl Toast

57 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 2 hr

“This aromatic make-ahead, French toast casserole combines Pepperidge Farm® Cinnamon Swirl Bread and dried cranberries for a satisfying breakfast treat.” - by Campbell's Kitchen

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) 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 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar or confectioners' sugar
Whipped butter
Pure maple syrup

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Directions

Place the bread cubes and cranberries in a greased 3-quart shallow baking dish. Beat the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
Uncover the dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve with the butter and syrup.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
392 cal
20%

Fat
18.2 g
28%

Carbs
47.2 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (57)

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bnelson

Nov. 29, 2008

"Great! My family loved it & was very easy. For my family's taste, I left out the cranberries & the rasins. Was still very good. Warms up very well, for the left overs..." See more"

Melinda

Dec. 25, 2008

" I wanted to have it for Christmas morning but it was a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly as it is written. I baked it for 45 minutes and it was very mushy inside. I baked for an additional 3..." See more0 minutes and it was still mushy. I turned on the convection for another 30 minutes and it was still mushy. I think if you use 2 cups of milk instead of 3 cups of milk it will cook in the middle. I was disappointed because I think this recipe has potential - if you cut down on the milk"

Kimmy A

Dec. 19, 2008

"I made this for our Bowling League potluck and it came out beautifully. It was so easy to make - I made it the night before and then set it out early the next morning to cool off before baking. I used..." See more raisons since I didn't have any cranberrys. The dish is not too sweet so adding the maple syrup makes it perfect. The left overs were great the next day too. I plan to make this Christmas morning."

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