Amazing Recipe

My friend, Mary, made this for a Christmas brunch at MOPS last week. It was AMAZING! If you haven't already made a casserole for Christmas morning, you should try this one. It'll be on our table tomorrow!

Creme Brulee French Toast

Ingredients:

1 loaf French bread (or any crusty bread), buttered then cubed

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoons light Karo syrup

5 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon Grand Marnier (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Melt butter, brown sugar and Karo over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir until smooth. Pour mixture in a 13x9 casserole dish. Place bread on top, squeezing it in if you need. Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt in a large bowl until combined. Pour mix evenly over bread. Chill in the fridge overnight. In the morning: Let casserole come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 35-45 minutes. Edges will be puffed and golden.