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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 meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Base

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 6 slices French bread, 1-inch thick

Custard

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for breakfast or brunch.

Nutrition

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