French Toast Casserole

This was the sweet breakfast treat we prepared. This was a huge hit and takes French toast to a whole new level.

French Toast Casserole
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1 pound cinnamon bread, sliced 1-inch thick
8 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups half-and-half or light cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

In saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for one minute. Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan.

Arrange bread slices on top of sugar mixture. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread slices. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Let baking dish stand at room temperature while oven preheats. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until puffed and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serves 8.