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Caramel French Toast
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Caramel French Toast

This delicious baked, overnight Caramel French Toast is an easy breakfast to make for weekends, holidays, and house guests.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword baked french toast, caramel
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 53 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 693kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Serrated Knife
  • Non-Stick Spray
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

French Toast

  • 1 loaf brioche bread
  • 6 eggs large
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt

cinnamon /sugar mixture - optional

    Caramel Sauce

    • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
    • 1 cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Slice the brioche into 1-inch cubes, be careful not to flatten the bread while cutting.
    • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt.
    • Lightly spray the baking dish.
    • Add the pieces of bread and then pour the egg mixture over the top.
    • Sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture (optional).
    • Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 6-8 hours overnight.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Add the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream to a saucepan.
    • Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally until all of the sugar has melted and the sauce begins to bubble. (watch this step it can overflow)
    • Pour the caramel mixture over the soaked bread.
    • Bake for 40 mins or until the bread is crispy and the egg mixture has set.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 20g