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Overnight Caramel French Toast

SUBMITTED BY: Denise Goedeken  PHOTO BY: pomplemousse 

"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."
Overnight Caramel French Toast Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2007 by CookingMom64 
Excellent! I made this with thin cut cinnamon bread (Pepperidge Farm), and I inverted it on a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2007 by Jennifer C. 
Make sure to compare this recipe to "Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast" - it is a much better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2007 by Hammie's Mom 
Great recipe -- I made this for breakfast Christmas morning, and it was delicious. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2007 by ImaMes 
I used Texas toast instead of regular bread and it was not soggy at all. It was delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 21, 2008 by Melissa 
I'm so happy that this dish was recommended over another one I was considering. This was an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 13, 2008 by pomplemousse 
This is very good, thank you. I did modify a few things bc I really don't like soggy french... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2008 by DRCMILLER 
I really liked this recipe, but I added another layer of bread and two more eggs to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 28, 2007 by Janice 
This was a hit at our house--took it to our ladies church breakfast and they loved it also! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 19, 2007 by MariaCP 
My family liked it, but it was a little on the soggy side and a little too sweet. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 3, 2009 by MalElaine 
Very tasty! I like to serve this with the bottom flipped up on top, because the bottom with... MORE

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