Creme Brulee French Toast

Submitted by CocinaQueen

"An ooey-gooey breakfast, indeed! Two of the yummiest comfort foods come together for this amazing recipe."

 

• Ready In: 9hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 6 creamy toast rounds
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 6 French bread
• 5 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. .Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.