Overnight Creme Brule French Toast Casserole Recipe
This Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole is a delightful make-ahead brunch dish with a tender center and a crunchy caramel-infused top, perfect for a leisurely morning meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp white corn syrup
French Toast:
- Day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about a 9-inch loaf of French bread or similar)
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish (optional):
- Sanding sugar
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Caramel Sauce: Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan, cook until smooth.
- Prepare the Dish: Pour caramel sauce into a greased 13′ x 9′ baking dish. Arrange bread cubes on top.
- Make Custard: Whisk half and half with eggs and vanilla until frothy. Pour over bread cubes.
- Chill: Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, bake covered for 30-35 minutes until golden. Garnish with sugar and almonds.
Notes
- This dish is best prepared the night before to allow the flavors to meld.
- Experiment with different types of bread for varied textures and flavors.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less sugar in the custard mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg