Redawna, I love brunch! I've got a few recipes I can contribute! Oh, I sent you a PM too with a question. TTYL
Pineapple French Toast Casserole
1 15 oz Can Crushed Pineapple
¼ Cup Heavy Cream
1 tsp Vanilla
3 eggs - beaten
3-5 ½ inch slices of Ciabatta Bread
½ Stick Butter – melted
2 Tbsp Cinnamon Sugar
½ Cup Heavy Cream
3 Tbsp Sugar
Mix thoroughly together the pineapple, cream, vanilla and eggs and pour into a greased 9x9 casserole dish. Dip bread slices in butter and lay on top of the pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until top is a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and let sit for about 5 minutes. While casserole is baking, beat heavy cream, gradually adding sugar, until stiff peaks form. When serving the casserole, top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with a bit more of the cinnamon sugar if desired.
Alternatives:
Peel, core and slice an apple and add it with the pineapple.
Try peaches! Just crush them before mixing with the other ingredients.
If you don’t have, or can’t find ciabatta bread, I’ve used regular white sandwich bread with great success.