OVEN BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST

Oven Baked Caramel French Toast image

Provided by Terri F.

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1 dash salt
6 -8 slices French bread (sliced diagonally 1 inch thick)

Steps:

Spray 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In medium saucepan, combine topping ingredients and mix well.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
DO NOT BOIL!
Spread topping in baking dish.
Beat eggs in a large shallow dish.
Add milk, vanilla, and salt, and blend well.
Dip each bread slice in egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed.
Place bread over topping in baking dish.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, heat oven to 400 F degrees.
Bake uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until toast is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
Let stand 2 minutes.
Invert baking dish onto large platter, scraping any extra topping onto toast.
Serve immediately.