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Crème Brûlée French Toast

Crème Brûlée French Toast

This Crème Brûlée French Toast casserole is rich and delicious, perfect for a make-ahead breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 6 slices
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup

Main Ingredients

  • 6 slices French bread (1-inch thick)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    Crème Brûlée French Toast
  • Remove crusts from bread and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, brandy, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over the bread. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
    Crème Brûlée French Toast
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove baking dish from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
    Crème Brûlée French Toast
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
    Crème Brûlée French Toast

Notes

This dish can be prepared the night before for a convenient breakfast option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 10gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg
Keyword casserole, Crème Brûlée French Toast, Delicious, Dessert, make-ahead, rich
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