Crème Brûlée French Toast

A rich crème brûlée French toast casserole that can be made ahead of time using baguette slices or challah for the ultimate brunch treat!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 510 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
• 6 (1-inch thick) slices French bread
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 5 large eggs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Remove crusts from bread and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove the dish from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.