Breakfast Apple Bread Pudding

1 baguette at leat 26 inches long, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices

8 eggs - beaten

3 cups milk

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 c sugar

4-5 Granny Smith apples - peeled and slliced

2 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

2 Tbs butter

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• Preheat oven to 400, lightly grease 13x9 baking pan
• Line pan with slices of bread
• Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/4 c sugar in a large bowl
• Pour 1/2 liquid over bread. Place sliced apples over bread. Pour remaining liquid over apples
• Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples
• Place small dabs of butter over the top
• Bake uncovered for 30-35 min. Allow to stand 10 minutes

NOTE: Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, and/or ice cream. NOTE #2:To make the night before; Put together and place covered in the refrigerator. In the morning place in the oven for 45 minutes.