Nutella Baked French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 8 sliceswhite bread
• 4 large eggs
• 1.25 cupswhole milk
• 1 tablespoonpure vanilla extract
• 1 cupNutella
• as needed butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Directions

1. 1

   Butter an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Spread 2 tablespoons of Nutella on each of the 8 slices of bread. Roll each bread slice into a cigar shape with the Nutella filling on the inside. (If the bread tears, heat slices in the microwave for a few seconds to make them more pliable.)

4. 4

   Dip each bread roll into the egg mixture and place it in the buttered baking dish, seam side down. Continue with the remaining bread rolls, placing them side-by-side in the baking dish, enchilada-style.

5. 5

   Pour the remaining custard over the top of the bread rolls.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, until the custard has been absorbed by the bread.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

8. 8

   Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top of the casserole is golden brown.

9. 9

   Dust powdered sugar over the top with a sifter and drizzle with a little melted Nutella if desired. Serve with sliced strawberries and/or bananas and maple syrup.