FRENCH TOAST BAKED IN GRAND MARNIER

French Toast Baked in Grand Marnier image

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp. corn syrup
8 slices french bread, sliced 1 inch thick
1 1/2 cups half and half
5 eggs
1/4 cup grand marnier
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

1. This recipe requires 8 hours or refrigeration. Preheat oven to 350. Heat the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in pan until brown sugar melts, stirring frequently. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, tilting the pan to ensure even coverage. Arrange the bread slices over the prepared layer. Whisk the half and half, eggs, liqueur, vanilla and salt in a bowl until blended. Stir in the pecans and pour over the bread. Chill, covered, for 8 to 24 hours. Let stand until room temperature. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serves 8 Texas Tables