• On Oct, 10, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

311 Cals 13 Protein 60 Carbs 5.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
45 mins
CHILL TIME:
8 hrs
TOTAL TIME:
9 hrs
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Breakfast, Brunch
CUISINE:American
A make-ahead baked creme brulee French toast casserole with a sweet sugar-coated bottom, perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
1/4 cup water
cooking spray
10 oz Challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick
2 large eggs
1 cup egg substitute
1-1/2 cups 1% milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp Meyers rum, optional
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small heavy saucepan melt brown sugar and water over moderate-low heat, stirring, until smooth and melted, about 1 minute, then pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, egg substitute, milk, vanilla, rum, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350° F. and bring bread to room temperature.
Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 40 to 50 minutes.
Top with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
NOTES
Recipe was modified from Gourmet”s Crème Brûlée French Toast
Serving: 1/6th, Calories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 173mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 27gBlue Smart Points:11Green Smart Points:12Purple Smart Points:11Points +:9