Overnight Caramel French Toast Recipe
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Overnight Caramel French Toast

By: Denise Goedeken 
"Because this recipe can be prepared the night before, it's perfect to serve overnight guests. So it gives you extra time to visit over morning coffee."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 12 slices bread
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with six slices of bread. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle half over the bread. Place remaining bread on top. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by CookingMom64   view full review
Excellent! I made this with thin cut cinnamon bread (Pepperidge Farm), and I inverted it on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by Jennifer C.   view full review
Make sure to compare this recipe to "Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast" - it is a much better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Hammie's Mom   view full review
Great recipe -- I made this for breakfast Christmas morning, and it was delicious. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by ImaMes   view full review
I used Texas toast instead of regular bread and it was not soggy at all. It was delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by Melissa   view full review
I'm so happy that this dish was recommended over another one I was considering. This was an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by DRCMILLER   view full review
I really liked this recipe, but I added another layer of bread and two more eggs to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
This is very good, thank you. I did modify a few things bc I really don't like soggy french...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by Laura JCK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this exactly as directed and it was DELICIOUS!! I used Thomas' Breafast Bread - the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2009 by MalElaine   view full review
Very tasty! I like to serve this with the bottom flipped up on top, because the bottom with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by Takes2long   view full review
This was really good. I do have to mention that I didn't follow the recipe exactly. I cubed...

 

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