French Toast Casserole

1 large loaf of bread, cubed (day old French bread is best)

6 eggs

3 c milk

4 t sugar

1/3 t salt

1 T vanilla

cinnamon

Grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter. Fill with cubed bread. Mix together all other ingredients and pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

To bake: Remove cover, dot with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until bread is bubbling and lightly browned. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with syrup, fruit topping, etc.