6 thick slices of 2 to 3 day old French bread (sweet) cubed 3/4"
1 lg. Golden Delicious apple, pared, cored and sliced then diced (1/4 inch)
1/3 c. raisins
4 oz. shredded (medium fine) sharp cheddar cheese
3 lg. eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. grated orange rind

In a large bowl toss together bread, apple, raisins and cheese. Turn into a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart round casserole. In a medium bowl beat eggs until foamy; add milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon; beat until blended; stir in orange rind. Pour over bread mixture. Bake uncovered in a preheated 325 degree oven 60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.