Ingredients:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for the casserole dish

1 loaf Italian-style bread, cut into 18 half-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound)

6 large eggs

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Kosher salt

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Generously butter a 3-quart casserole dish. Arrange the bread slices over the bottom of the dish in three rows of 6 slices, shingling slightly.

2. Whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl until combined and smooth. Whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure that all slices have been coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 12.

3. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F.

Bon Appetit!