Caramel Soaked French Toast

I just made this 

for a volunteer breakfast we are having at school...

It is absolutely D-I-V-I-N-E!

I make it for everything...

Christmas morning breakfast (every year)...

brunches...

whenever I need a breakfast item...

this is my go-to...

So simple and so scrumptious...

And it ALWAYS gets rave reviews...

I'm serious...people hunt me down to get the recipe...

I hope you enjoy!

Caramel Soaked French Toast

(Southern Living Five Star Recipes)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

3/4 cup butter

1/4 cup plus 2 TB light corn syrup

loaf of french bread cut in slices

4 large eggs

2-1/2 cups milk or half & half

(I use whatever kind of milk I have on hand)

1 TB vanilla

3 TB sugar

1-1/2 TSP ground cinnamon

1/4 cup butter melted

Directions:

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,

5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

Pour syrup mixture evenly into a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.

Arrange bread slices over syrup.

**I usually slice the bread and then cut the slice in half**

Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; stir well.

Gradually pour mixture over bread slices.

Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.

Combine 3 TB sugar and cinnamon; stir well.

Sprinkle evenly over soaked bread.

Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over bread.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 45-50 minutes 

or until golden and bubbly.

Serve immediately.

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