Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Casserole

Recipe View 5 mins Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Arrange half of the cinnamon swirl bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish. Dot with half of the softened butter. Top with the remaining bread cubes and dot with the remaining butter. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is moistened. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to soak up the custard. (120 minutes or Overnight)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish. Place the casserole dish inside a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into the outer pan to come halfway up the sides of the casserole dish (this creates a water bath for even baking). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 50 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. (50 minutes)

Recipe View Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and serve warm with whipped cream and your favorite berry preserves, such as blackberry or strawberry.