Crème Brûlée French Toast

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 6 , 1-inch thick
• 5 large eggs
• 1.5 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur , such as Grand Marnier
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Remove crusts from bread and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, brandy, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over the bread. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove baking dish from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.

4. 4

   Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.