Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Bake
This Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Bake is a delightful breakfast treat, combining layers of buttery bread, brown sugar, and delightful syrup.
Equipment
- microwave-safe bowl
- 9x13-inch pan
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- whisk
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or corn syrup or pancake syrup
- 6 to 8 slices French bread 1-inch thick, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or increase to 1 ½ cups for softer bread
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- sweetened whipped cream for serving
- fresh strawberries or raspberries for serving
Instructions
- Add butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup to a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Stir to combine.
- Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Spread the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of the pan and arrange the bread cubes in a single layer over the top.
- In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight (8 to 10 hours).
- Remove the pan from the refrigerator, uncover, and place in the cold oven.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Once the oven reaches temperature, bake for 30-35 minutes, until the bread is golden and the caramelly syrup is bubbling.
- Serve warm with sweetened whipped cream and fresh raspberries or strawberries.
Notes
For a firmer French toast, stick to the given amounts. For a softer texture, increase half-and-half to 1 ½ cups and use 5 eggs. Remove crusts for thick artisan-style bread if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 326mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g
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