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Overnight Caramel French Toast

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup  packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 loaf challah, sliced 2 inches thick
  • 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a small saucepan. 
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring constantly. 
  • Pour mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Arrange challah bread slices in a single layer over syrup in dish.
  • Combine milk, flour, vanilla, salt and vanilla in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. 
  • Pour egg mixture over challah. 
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon. 
  • Sprinkle evenly over bread.
  • Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until golden. 
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. 
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Keyword kid-friendly breakfast