Gluten-Free Baked French Toast Casserole

• 1 pound day-old gluten-free bread
• 8 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 7/8 cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest optional
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar for dusting
• maple syrup for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0 F.
2. Spray a 9x13" casserole dish liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Cut the bread into 1" cubes and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt until smooth and combined. Place the bread cubes into the bowl. Fold with a rubber spatula until all the bread is thoroughly coated in the egg and milk mixture. (Pro tip: 1/8 cup is equal to 2 tablespoons. Measure out 1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons of whole milk if you don't have a 1/8 cup measure.)
5. Transfer the soaked bread cubes to the prepared casserole dish.
6. Transfer the casserole dish to the preheated oven.
7. Bake the french toast for 45-50 minutes, until it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the casserole dish from the oven.
9. Allow the French toast to cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes before serving.
10. Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over the top of the dish, if desired. Cut the French toast into squares, or simply transfer to a plate with a large spoon. Serve drizzled with maple syrup.

bread, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest optional, salt, powdered sugar, maple syrup

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Gluten-Free-Baked-French-Toast-Casserole-2650358 (may not work)