Overnight Créme Brulée French Toast

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Courses:
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 6
Calories: 420
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf of French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 c. half-and-half
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2/3 c. granulated sugar, plus extra for the topping
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 c. unsalted butter
  • Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
  1. 1
    Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange slices of French bread in a single layer in the dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, 2/3 c. of sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk until everything is beautifully blended together.
  3. 3
    Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure all the bread is soaked.
  4. 4
    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. 5
    The next morning, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Remove the plastic wrap.
  6. 6
    Dot the top of the bread with small pieces of the butter and sprinkle with a little sugar.
  7. 7
    Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the toast is puffed up and golden.
  8. 8
    Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle the top with additional sugar and briefly broil until the sugar caramelizes.
  10. 10
    Serve with a side of maple syrup.
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