I got this baked French toast recipe from my sister in law. She and my brother had it at their gift opening after the wedding. I make it any time we have people staying with us, and it is always a hit. You may sprinkle the top with pecans if you wish.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Additional Time:: 8 hrs
Total Time:: 9 hrs
Servings::12
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
Directions
Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish; arrange slices of bread on the bottom.
Beat eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
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The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup together in a small saucepan; heat until bubbling.
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Pour over bread and egg mixture.
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Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Serve with berries and syrup.
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