Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast Casserole

 The name alone, Caramel French Toast, promises indulgence. This irresistible Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast Casserole features crusty French bread soaked in a rich, creamy caramel mixture and baked to perfection in a silky custard sauce.  

This decadent dish is not only simple to prepare but has also become a beloved tradition in my home, especially on Christmas mornings. The beauty of this recipe lies in its make-ahead convenience—prepare it the night before, and all that’s left to do is bake and serve. It’s the perfect way to savor the holiday season, surrounded by loved ones, while basking in the endless compliments!

Ingredients

• ▢1 ½ cups brown sugar firmly packed
• ▢¾ cup unsalted butter
• ▢¼ cup (plus 2 Tbsp) light corn syrup
• ▢1 loaf French bread cut into 1 ½ inch slices
• ▢4 extra large eggs
• ▢2 ½ cups milk
• ▢1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ▢¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢3 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ▢1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢¼ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

1. Stir together brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the mixture bubbles, stirring constantly.
2. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Arrange bread slices over caramel.
4. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract and salt until everything is mixed well. Slowly pour over the bread slices. Gently press the bread to make sure that it absorbs as much of the mixture as possible.
5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
7. Mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the bread and drizzle evenly with melted butter.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and bubbly.
9. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

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