Baked Apple French Toast

1. 1

   Set rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a 9 x 13 inch pan.

3. 3

   Core and slice apples.

4. 4

   In a skillet, melt butter with brown sugar and one tablespoon water. Add apples and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer cooked apples to the baking dish; allow to cool.

6. 6

   Cut cream cheese into cubes and arrange evenly over apples.

7. 7

   Cut slices of bread in half diagonally and layer over the apples to cover the whole dish.

8. 8

   In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and vanilla.

9. 9

   Pour the egg mixture over the bread, taking care to dampen all the bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

10. 10

    Bake 40-50 minutes, until golden and puffed.

11. 11

    Let cool for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.