creme brulee French toast
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Creme Brule French Toast

Croissants. Brown Sugar. Butter. Oh, my!  If you are looking for an EASY, quick sweet breakfast casserole that is sure to impress, you came to the right spot!  This Easy Creme Brûlée French Toast  is the BEST thing that's ever happened to breakfast!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter 
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup
  • 6 large croissants
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat.  Stir until smooth and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cut croissants into one inch cubes and layer over brown sugar mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, orange juice, and salt until completely combined.
  • Pour over evenly over croissants.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Pull it out of the fridge for 1 hour before baking to allow it to come to room temperature. 
  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Bake, uncovered, in the middle of the oven, 35-40 minutes. until slightly golden.
  • Serve hot, topped with berries and whipped cream.