French Toast With Pears, Brie, And Cinnamon

• 3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 14 -16 slices French bread (half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
• 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet cook pears, brown sugar, and rosemary in 2 T butter over medium heat for 4-5 mins or until pears are tender.
2. Arrange 7 or 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared dish. Spoon pear mixture and arrange Brie on bread slices. Top each stack with a bread slice. Brush bread with melted butter.
3. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 1-24 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 375u0b0F Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 mins or until edges are puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and honey, or cranberry conserve.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-toast-with-pears-brie-and-cinnamon-177543 (may not work)