French Toast Casserole

INGREDIENTS
1 loaf (10 ounces) French bread, cut into cubes
8 eggs
3 cups milk
4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. salt, optional
TOPPING
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinammon

DIRECTIONS
Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9 baking dish. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. 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 degrees for 45-50 minute or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with syrup if desired.

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