Baked Caramel French Toast

Health score
1%
Baked Caramel French Toast
525 min.
4
522kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Baked Caramel French Toast, a dish that transforms your morning routine into a luxurious brunch affair. Imagine waking up to the sweet aroma of caramelized goodness wafting through your kitchen, inviting you to savor every bite. This recipe is perfect for those leisurely weekends or special occasions when you want to impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.

The combination of thick, diagonal-cut slices of French bread soaked in a rich egg mixture creates a custardy texture that is simply irresistible. As it bakes, the topping—a luscious blend of brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup—melts into a gooey caramel layer that seeps into the bread, ensuring each slice is bursting with flavor. The hint of vanilla and the richness of heavy cream elevate this dish to a whole new level of decadence.

What’s more, this recipe allows for a make-ahead option, letting you prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven the next morning. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a stunning centerpiece for your breakfast table that not only looks impressive but also tastes divine. Serve it warm, and watch as your loved ones gather around, eager to dig into this sweet, comforting treat. Baked Caramel French Toast is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • inch bread french
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoon plus light
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream (heavy)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix topping ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL.
  2. Spread topping in baking dish.
  3. In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork. Beat in milk, vanilla and salt. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange over topping in dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  4. When ready to bake, heat oven to 400F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown.
  5. Remove from oven; let stand 3 minutes.
  6. Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over.
  7. Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto toast.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories522kcal
Protein4.81%
Fat48.08%
Carbs47.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.92
Glycemic Load
2.32
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.070434819745%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:521.8kcal
26.09%
Fat:28.36g
43.64%
Saturated Fat:9.7g
60.6%
Carbohydrates:62.53g
20.84%
Net Carbohydrates:62.38g
22.68%
Sugar:60.09g
66.76%
Cholesterol:148.83mg
49.61%
Sodium:444.1mg
19.31%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:6.38g
12.77%
Vitamin A:1270.41IU
25.41%
Selenium:13.1µg
18.72%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.62%
Calcium:126.71mg
12.67%
Phosphorus:119.65mg
11.97%
Vitamin D:1.31µg
8.75%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.52%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.02%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.92%
Iron:1.13mg
6.26%
Potassium:199.04mg
5.69%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.53%
Folate:20.3µg
5.08%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.7%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.53%
Magnesium:16.33mg
4.08%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.69%
Copper:0.06mg
2.93%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.76%