Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole, a luxurious twist on a classic breakfast favorite. This make-ahead dish combines the rich flavors of caramel, custard, and French bread, creating a sumptuous treat perfect for weekend brunches or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 day (including overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Caramel Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
Custard:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for a hint of spice)
French Toast:
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
Instructions
- Make the Caramel Base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Stir until smooth and bubbling, about 3-4 minutes. Pour the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the Bread: Arrange the slices of French bread in a single layer over the caramel sauce, overlapping slightly if needed to fit.
- Prepare the Custard: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring each piece is soaked.
- Chill Overnight: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Bake: The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap and let the dish sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Serve: Let the French toast cool for a few minutes before serving. Invert each slice so the caramel side is facing up. Serve warm, with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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