Overnight Raspberry French Toast

I got this recipe from the new Best Of Bridge Bravo. I made it this morning and it was great. Because I did not have enough for thought to make it last night, I dipped the bread cubes in the liquid and then added them to the pan, this way I new they were absorbed; still worked really well

8 slices white Bread, cubed
1 package (8 oz) of cream cheese, cubed
1 c. fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 c. sliced and toasted almonds
8 eggs
1/2 c. sugar (divided)
1 c. half and half (10%) cream
1 t. cinnamon

Grease a large 9 x 13 pan and scatter about 2/3’s of the bread on the bottom. Layer on evenly the raspberries, almonds and cream cheese and finish with the remainder of the bread.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 of the sugar,cream and cinnamon and then carefully and evenly pour over the bread. Sprinkle the other half of sugar and a bit more cinnamon in the top.

Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

When you’re ready to bake it, preheat the oven to 350 and bake, with the foil on, for about 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for about another 30 minutes.

Serve with maple syrup.

Land Of Nod Cinnamon Buns

These are a Christmas morning tradition. After we open our gifts and get the kids to bed, I take 3 minutes and put these together. Then Christmas morning, I put them in the oven and 25 mins later pure yuuuuummmmm!!

Ingredients:
20 frozen dough rolls (or 1 frozen bread loaf, thawed (approx. 1 hour) until sliceable and cut into 12 pieces
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vanilla instant pudding
1-2 Tbsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/4-1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions:
Before you put the cat out and turn off the lights, grease a 10" bundt pan and add frozen rolls. Sprinkle with brown sugar, pudding powder, cinnamon and raisins. Pour melted butter over all. Cover with a clean, damp cloth. (leave out at room temperature). Turn out the lights and say goodnight!

In the morning, preheat oven to 350 F. and bake for 25 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes and then turn out on a serving plate.

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