Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of classic creme brulee flavors and French toast in this decadent Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this make-ahead dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Caramel Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
Casserole:
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
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Custard:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Caramel Base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until smooth and bubbling. Pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the Bread: Place French bread slices over the caramel sauce in the dish.
- Prepare the Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Pour over bread slices.
- Chill Overnight: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Serve: Invert slices before serving warm with berries or sugar.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared the night before for easy morning baking.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the custard.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: French toast casserole, creme brulee, make-ahead breakfast, brunch recipe
