Description
Wake up to the delightful aroma of Overnight Syrup-On-The-Bottom French Toast, a make-ahead breakfast that will transform your busy mornings into a sweet and indulgent experience. This easy-to-follow recipe features soft challah bread layered with a gooey homemade syrup that creates a deliciously sweet bottom. Perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday celebrations, this dish serves eight and is sure to impress family and friends with its comforting flavors and fluffy texture. Prepare it the night before, and all you need to do is pop it in the oven for an effortless yet impressive breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound challah bread (sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, milk, and salt; bring to a boil while stirring. Pour syrup into the prepared dish.
- Arrange challah slices over the syrup in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt; pour evenly over the bread.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight (8 hours minimum).
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while keeping it covered. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on top after removing foil. Bake uncovered for an additional 40 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg