Pear-Stuffed French Vanilla Toast

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 large pear, peeled and sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 4 cups cubed day-old French bread (1-1/2 inch pieces)
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups French vanilla ice cream, melted
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Spread onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with pear, raisins, bread cubes and pecans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, ice cream, cinnamon and vanilla until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

brown sugar, butter, pear, raisins, bread, pecans, eggs, vanilla ice cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pear-stuffed-french-vanilla-toast/ (may not work)