Creme Brulee French Toast
Make overnight creme brulee French toast with caramelized brown sugar, buttery bread, eggs, cream, vanilla, and Grand Marnier for a golden breakfast casserole.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 6 to 8 slices French or challah bread
- 1 1/2 cups half and half cream
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- as needed powdered sugar and warm syrup for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until blended. Pour it into a 9x13-inch baking dish and tilt to cover the bottom. Arrange the bread in one even layer.
- Whisk half and half, eggs, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt. Pour over the bread, cover while pressing the wrap onto the bread, and chill for 8 to 24 hours.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Let the dish stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake 35 to 40 minutes until the edges are golden and puffed. Serve with powdered sugar or warm syrup.