Baked French Toast Wedges

French Toast: 

-4 whole English muffins, cut into 1-inch cubes (4X4)

-3 large eggs

-½ cup sugar

-1 tsp cinnamon

-1 tsp vanilla

-¼ tsp salt

-1 ⅔ cups half-and-half, whipping cream or whole milk

-2 tbsp melted butter

-⅛ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated preferably)

Mixed Fruit Topping:

-1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced

-½ cup of fresh raspberries or blueberries

-1 ripe banana sliced

-2 tbsp honey

-2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1. Spray 10-inch deep pie dish plate with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter.

2. Arrange muffins in a single layer in dish.

3. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and cinnamon.

4. Stir in vanilla and salt. Mix well.

5. Add half-and-half and melted butter, mixing well.

6. Pour evenly over muffins; press down on muffins to moisten with liquid.

7. Sprinkle nutmeg evenly over mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 

Next morning:

8. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

9. Transfer to cooling rack; cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

10. Cut into wedges and serve with fruit topping or warm maple syrup.

Mixed Fruit Topping:

1. Mix all ingredients together. Let stand 5 minutes.