Easy Overnight French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 c. milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
8 (3/4-inch thick) slices French bread
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients; stir well.
Pour egg mixture into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch dish.
Arrange bread slices in dish over egg mixture, turning once to coat.
Cover and chill 8 hours.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Arrange 4 bread slices in skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread slices.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Serve with syrup.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.