French Toast Casserole

We made this for my neice's bridal shower. It turned out so well. I recommend this for any special event, or just a down home breakfast with family.

1 loaf Kneaders chunky cinnamon bread (Kneaders is a brand of bread, if you do not have a Kneaders, make sure you get the thickest cut of bread or buy 2 loaves)

8 eggs

3 cups milk

1 T brown sugar

3/4 tsp salt

1 T vanilla

2 T butter + some for prepping the pan

Prep a 9x13 pan generously with butter. Place bread flat in baking dish. Mix all remaining ingredients except butter. pour over the top. Cut butter into pieces and dot over the top. Refrigerate over night or at least 1 hour. Bake 45-50 min at 350 degrees. Serves 8-12 Enjoy.

Carmel Syrup

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup cream

1 cup light Karo syrup

Blend together and heat on the stove top until warm.