Warm Peach French Toast Bake

Even the NAME sounds wonderful to me! Editor's note: requires overnight refrigeration - so plan ahead when making this) -
(6 servings)

EVOO cooking spray
1 large baguette (about 8 oz.)
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1 cup 2%* milk
1 t. vanilla extract (or use the caviar from one vanilla bean*)
5 cups fresh sliced peaches (or frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed and drained well)*)
2 T. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
1&1/2 cups plain non-fat vanilla* yogurt (optional)
3/4 pure maple syrup (optional)

Coat a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray. Cut the baguette into half-inch-thick slices and arrange them in a single layer in the pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, eggs whites, milk and vanilla. Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the pan. Scatter the peach slices evenly over the bread. sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350. Uncover and bake until slightly puffed and the bread is golden brown, about 40 mins. If desired, top with yogurt and drizzle with the maple syrup.

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