This recipe was created out of the love of two of my favorite things…..Cherries & French Toast! Since making this the first time, my family has now requested that I make it every time I have “extra bread” on hand…when I say extra, what I am really saying is that when I send my husband to the store to buy a loaf of bread….he comes home with 2! I haven’t decided if I would rather serve this for Breakfast or Dessert? Give it a try and you be the judge.
Cherry Streusel French Toast Casserole
12 Sliced Texas Toast
1 (21 oz.) Cherry Pie Filling
1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
8 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
~ Streusel Topping
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Quick Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Cup Butter, cold
Arrange 6 slices of the Texas Toast onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Stir together the pie filling with the almond extract. Spread filling evenly over the sliced bread. Top with the remaining slices of bread. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over the bread. **I like to sprinkle a little bit more cinnamon on top. Let this set to soak up the batter for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. I usually make this the night before and let it chill overnight. However it is just as delicious baked the same day.
In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the streusel, Using a fork to “cut” the butter into small pieces. If you are going to letting the casserole chill overnight, you will wait to add the topping until right before you bake it. When you are ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degree’s. While the oven is heating, take the casserole out of the refrigerator and let rest for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the topping over the bread.
Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let casserole set for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. My family loves to serve this with my Vanilla Cream Syrup. If you want to serve this as a dessert, try topping off slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
I am positive you will be making more than just once! Happy Baking,~ Lark
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