[color:"blue"]French Toast Casserole[/color]

1 loaf of challah
1 cup of milk (whole milk or half and half works best)
(if your challah is large add additional liquid to the recipe)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
8 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt to taste

Slice the challah into 1 1/2 inch thick slices.
Place in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Tear the bread as needed to fit into the casserole dish.
Mix together the remaining ingredients.
Pour over the casserole, cover and store in refrigerator over night.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 45 minutes.
You can also add either cranberries or raisins or blueberries to the recipe.
Pour the fruit on top of the bread in the casserole dish before pouring the liquid mixture on top.

When the casserole is done, cut into squares to serve.
You can sprinkle powdered sugar on top, spoon fruit filling over the top or pour syrup on top.