French Toast Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups day-old bread cubes
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided (can use more)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
6 teaspoons butter, cubed (1-1/2 tablespoon)
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
maple syrup or pancake syrup

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
Generously grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle the bread cubes into the baking pan, then sprinkle the raisins over the bread.
In a bowl whisk together the eggs with milk 2 tablespoons brown sugar, salt and vanilla; pour evenly over the bread cubes.
Sprinkle the butter cubes over the top.
Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
In s small bowl combine the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar with 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden.
Serve warm with maple syrup or pancake syrup.