Creme Brulee French Toast

By jalenier

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2cup) unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup light
• 1 1/2 cup of half and half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 eggs
• 8-9 " loaf Challah

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in small sauce pan with brown sugar and syrup, stirring until smooth. Pour into 13x9 inch baking dish. Cut challah in 6 1-inch thick slices and arrange in one layer, squeezing slightly to fit.
Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt. Pour over bread.
Chill at least 8 hours, up to one day. Heat oven to 350 degrees, bring bread to room temperature. Bake uncovered until puffed and edges are golden, about 35-40 minutes.