December 10, 2023

Drunken Caramel French Toast Casserole

author: "Once Upon A Chef"
source: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/drunken-caramel-french-toast.html#tabrecipe
type: recipe
rating:*****
tags: recipe web onceUponAChef breakfast eggs casserole french-toast
creation date: 2023-12-09
mod date: 2023-12-09

This boozy French toast casserole with a caramel bottom makes the perfect company-for-brunch dish..

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour

Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a small saucepan over medium heat,
1. melt the butter with the brown sugar, corn syrup, and one tablespoon of water,
2. stirring with a whisk until smooth.
3. Pour into the prepared pan.
Slice off the crusts from the challah/brioche (it doesn't need to be perfect).
1. Cut the bread into 1½-in thick slices.
2. Arrange the bread slices on top of caramel, making sure the entire base of the pan is covered.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, orange zest and salt until well combined.
Pour evenly over bread.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 20 minutes or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
Bake, uncovered, in the middle of the oven until puffed and golden, 40-50 minutes.
Let cool a few minutes (it will deflate), then serve immediately.
The caramel base hardens up as it cools, so it's important to serve hot.

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