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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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 3.6 star rating.
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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 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by mariaelena
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 0 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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by aly
I'm not sure if I used the wrong bread or what but mine came out super soggy and RIDICULOUSLY... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Suzanne
I have made this recipe on numerous occassions. With a group of friends, for my 40 patients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by Pete and Lee
Awesome! We make this often! MORE

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