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french toast casserole

Recipe by
Cindy McLaughlin
Fernandina Beach, FL

Contributed by: Lynn Wilkenson

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For french toast casserole

  • 1 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp
    light colored corn syrup
  • 1 lb
    on sliced cinnamon bread cut into one-inch slices
  • 8 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 3 c
    half-and-half or light cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange liqueur (optional)

How To Make french toast casserole

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 1 minute. Pour brown sugar mixture evenly into 3 quart rectangular baking dish.
  • 2
    Arrange bread slices on top of brown sugar mixture. Combine eggs, and half-and-half, vanilla and salt; pour evenly over bread slices. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes until top is fluffy and brown, and a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. If desired, drizzle with orange liqueur.

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