Syrup on the Bottom French Toast Casserole

Syrup on the Bottom French Toast Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    9 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    200

Wake up to a symphony of flavors with this decadent French toast casserole. A buttery, caramelized syrup base cradles challah bread, infused with a creamy custard and a hint of spice. Prepare it the night before and let the flavors meld for a breakfast experience that's both effortless and extraordinary – the perfect centerpiece for any holiday brunch.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    118 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    320 mg
  • Sugar
    27 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Recipe View Combine 1/2 cup whole milk, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and syrup is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup into the prepared baking dish.

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Recipe View Arrange bread slices over syrup.

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Recipe View Whisk remaining milk, eggs, vanilla, and remaining salt in a bowl; pour over bread. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove casserole from refrigerator; uncover.

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Recipe View Combine white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over casserole. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until casserole is cooked through and eggs are set, 25 to 30 minutes. The casserole will be syrupy and should thicken as it cools.

For an even richer flavor, use brioche bread instead of challah.
Feel free to add a splash of bourbon or rum to the syrup for an adult twist.
Top with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving for an elegant presentation.

Angelita Bogan

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 66 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Tatum Goyette

    This is now my go-to recipe for French toast casserole. So easy and delicious!

  • Myrna Johnson

    I was a little worried about the sugar content, but it wasn't overly sweet. Just perfect!

  • Westley Gusikowski

    The overnight soak is key. It makes the bread so soft and custardy.

  • Tressie Dibbert

    My family requests this every year for Thanksgiving!

  • Fanny Rempel

    I added some blueberries to mine and it was amazing!

  • Aletha Satterfield

    This was a huge hit at our Christmas brunch! Everyone raved about the caramelized syrup bottom.

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