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For those who work during the week, the next two days often allows a little extra time to whip up something a bit special for our family or us.

The following recipe is one I’ve had in my files for a long time and as I recall, came from a lady at church who brought it for a breakfast meeting.  It drew raves from the attendees.

It takes a bit of time to put together, but worth the effort.  As I recall, when I’ve made it, served it up with link sausages.

Toffee Apple French Toast

• 8 cups cubed French bread (1-inch cubes)

• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 3/4 cups milk, divided

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

• 1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

• 5 eggs

Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; top with apples.  In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth; stir in toffee bits.  Spread over apples.  Top with remaining bread cubes.  In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs and remaining milk and vanilla; pour over bread.  Cover and refrigerate over night.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Yield:  8 servings.