Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel base by melting the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Pour this mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange slices of French bread in a single layer over the caramel base.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, salt, and optional cinnamon. Pour this custard over the bread and press down gently to ensure soaking.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg