Overnight Caramel French Toast

 

Yield:

10 servings (serving size: 1 piece)

 

Ingredients

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup

1/4 cup butter

Cooking spray

10 (1-ounce) slices French bread (soft bread such as Pepperidge Farm)

2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring constantly. Pour mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Arrange bread slices in a single layer over syrup in dish.
Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour egg mixture over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread.
Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until golden. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.