Raspberry French Toast Casserole ...

                                                            

Raspberry French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

- Hawaiian bread rolls (1lb each)

- 1 cup raspberry jam

- Fresh raspberries

- 1 cup mascarpone

- Zest of one lemon (or 2 tbsp powdered sugar)

- 9 eggs

- 2 cups milk

- 2 tbsp vanilla extract

- ⅓ cup maple syrup

- Cinnamon sugar

Directions

1. Slice hawaiian bread in half horizontally, spread with mascarpone and zest lemon over top. Spread raspberry jam. Place tops of rolls on jam. Slice into 1 inch squares. Place pieces into prepared 9x13 baking dish

2. In bowl mix together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, pour over bread. Optional: cover and refrigerate the night before baking for up to 8 hours

3. Bake at 350* for 45 minutes

4. Serve with butter and syrup