WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:
Tonight: Hopefully you are shovelled out and ready - We are back! Last week was a tough call on cancelling or not! Kudos to those that showed up.
Next Week: It’s all about scarves! Keep your neck warm and wear a great scarf – show off your fashion – be bold!
Oakville Annie prize winners
The raffle for these esteemed jerseys raised $3,600 for Breast Cancer
Research, which was the charity of choice for our "Annie Thinks Pink" themed event. We could not have reached this goal without the generous contributions from the WNW league! Thank you for making women's health a priority and supporting this worthwhile cause!
LAUGH OF THE WEEK:
STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:
Draws and takeouts: Two weights, one goal—precision - Sweeping Saturday
RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:
French Toast Casserole
This easy French Toast Casserole recipe can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight so it’s ready to bake and enjoy in the morning. It has an incredible cinnamon sugar topping that takes it to the next level!
Why I love this recipe:
- The Topping – The easy topping really sets this recipe apart from others and makes it the best french toast casserole. It adds the perfect crunchy texture on top, and tastes incredible!
- Make Ahead – Nothing beats a breakfast recipe that I can just throw in the oven when I wake up. I love how I can do all the prep the night before!
- Crowd Pleaser – This Baked French Toast fills a 9×13 pan and I always get so many compliments on it! Everyone loves the flavors of french toast, and this is an easy way we can all enjoy it without standing at the stove making them.
How to make French Toast Casserole:
Slice Bread: Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13” baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch chunks and place in dish.
Make Batter: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cream and milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla and mix well. Pour evenly over the bread cubes.
Combine and Refrigerate: Gently toss the bread around to make sure the top and bottom pieces all get dipped in the egg mixture. Spread out evenly, cover dish, and refrigerate overnight.
Make Topping: Place brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and stir to combine. Cut cold butter into small chunks and add to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to combine the mixture until crumbly. Cover and refrigerate until morning.
Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over top of the french toast casserole. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until top is golden.
Serve: Allow french toast to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. I love eating this just with berries. But you could also top with homemade syrup, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make this french toast casserole and topping the day before and keep covered separately in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, sprinkle the topping on and bake.
To Freeze: Baked french toast can be frozen before baking. Cover very well with plastic wrap and tinfoil and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge then sprinkle on the topping and bake.
French Toast Casserole
This easy French Toast Casserole recipe can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight so it's ready to bake and enjoy in the morning. It has an incredible cinnamon sugar topping that takes it to the next level!
SERVINGS 10 PEOPLE
CALORIES 351
PREP 15 MINUTES
COOK 45 MINUTES
TOTAL 1 HOUR HR
Ingredients
- 1 pound loaf of brioche, challah, french bread, or white bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons cold butter , cut into pieces
Instructions
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13'' baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch chunks and place in dish.
- Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cream and milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla and mix well. Pour evenly over the bread cubes.
- Gently toss the bread around a little to make sure the top and bottom pieces all get dipped in the egg mixture. Spread out evenly, cover dish, and refrigerate overnight.
- For the Topping: Place brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and stir to combine. Cut cold butter into small chunks and add to the bowl. Use a pastry blender or your hands to combine the mixture until crumbly. Cover and refrigerate until morning.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover french toast pan and sprinkle the topping evenly over top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until top is golden and casserole is set.
- Allow french toast to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with homemade syrup , berries, whipped cream or any other toppings you'd like.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: Make the french toast casserole and topping the day before and keep covered separately in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, sprinkle the topping on and bake.
Freezing Instructions: To freeze before baking, cover assembled pan and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge then add topping and bake. Baked and cooled french toast may also be frozen.
Games, Books, Movies and Shows:
New idea – Let’s share some ideas for good games or books or movies or shows! Send me a little blurb as to what it is and why you like it!
(I read this years ago – and still love it!)
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal" is a humorous novel by Christopher Moore that reimagines the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of his fictional best friend, Biff, offering a comedic take on biblical events and the missing years not chronicled in the New Testament.