Baked Panettone French Toast

Step 1

Beat eggs, milk, sugar, spices, vanilla, together in a separate bowl set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 3

Coat a 3 or 4-quart pan regular baking dish or a throw-away aluminum pan with nonstick cooking spray, add two tablespoons of butter and melt in the oven.

Step 4

Layer bread like a lasagna put a layer of bread on the bottom, fruit, ending with bread, and pour egg mixture over the top,

Step 5

Allow to sit for 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 6

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the middle is set.

Step 7

Serve with cooked bacon, breakfast sausage, or ham slices on the side.

Step 8

If served as a dessert add a dollop of whipped cream.