Must Make Christmas Morning - French Toast Casserole and Gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls 1

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious, while day-old bread is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and evaporated milk can be more affordable.

Cut the French bread into cubes.

Dry out the bread cubes in a pot over heat.

Melt butter in a pot and mix with brown sugar and white sugar until smooth.

Press the bread cubes into the butter and sugar mixture in the bottom of the pan.

Crack 8 large eggs into a bowl.

Add 2 cups of half and half to the eggs.

Pour in 1/3 cup of whiskey or apple juice, along with vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Mix the egg mixture well.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the pan.

Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until set.

Top with chopped pecans, blueberries, and powdered sugar before serving.

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