Description
Indulge in the luxurious Decadent Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole, a delightful twist on classic French toast that transforms your brunch into a gourmet experience. This dish features a creamy custard center soaked into fluffy bread, topped with a perfectly caramelized layer for a crunchy finish. Perfect for any occasion, from festive holidays to cozy family breakfasts, it can be prepared the night before for effortless entertaining. Serve it warm, drizzled with maple syrup or fresh berries, and watch as your guests savor every bite of this sweet and savory delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
Instructions
- Make the caramel base by melting butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth and bubbly.
- Pour the caramel mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange bread slices on top of the caramel base in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Pour over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg