Let’s turn breakfast into a grand affair with our Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast! Infused with Grand Marnier, this recipe elevates your morning meal to a gourmet brunch. Just 15 minutes of prep the night before and a quick bake in the morning, you’ll have a luxurious breakfast that’s delightfully rich, sweet, and unforgettable. It’s an instant family favorite! This is an easy Overnight Creme Brûlée recipe is made with French Bread, maple syrup and a drop of Grand Marnier.
French bread slices with a rich batter poured over it. It’s then placed in the fridge the night before so the bread has time to soak up all those delicious ingredients. And that Grande Marnier makes this overnight french toast extra special but that is totally optional. It only takes about 15 minutes to prepare this overnight french toast recipe which is another plus for this dish.
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Life’s too short for boring breakfasts! Why not elevate your mornings with our Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast? Imagine biting into a slice of French bread, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, having soaked up a rich, creamy batter flavored with an optional hint of Grand Marnier. Sounds like a breakfast dream come true, right?
Don’t you just love overnight breakfast casseroles? We certainly do! An overnight French toast recipe can really impress your guest with a minimal amount of work. This Overnight French Toast recipe that we are sharing today is a recipe you nor your family will soon forget.
Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted Butter
- 1 ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Loaf French Bread
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups Half and Half
- 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier
- ¼ teaspoon salt
How to make this Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Casserole:
Directions:
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix in brown sugar and maple syrup stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and pour into a 9 X 13 baking dish.
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Slice bread into thick slices about 1 1/2 inches thick. Lay the bread into the baking dish over the butter and sugar mixture squeezing them in tightly.
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In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the half and half. Add the vanilla and brandy and salt. Carefully pour over the bread slices.
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Cover and place in fridge overnight (at least 8 hours). The bread will soak up the egg mixture.
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Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
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Serve with powdered sugar sprinkled on top and little maple syrup drizzled on top.
This pan of Creme Brûlée French Toast can be assembled the night before and baked the next morning. This gives you more time in the morning to enjoy those special breakfasts or brunches with friends and family. And it’s great for overnight guests.
On weekends, holidays or when we have guests over its always fun to have a special breakfast planned. Especially overnight breakfast casseroles like this one overnight creme brûlée french toast recipe.
Presenting an exquisite delicacy for your breakfast or brunch table – the Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast flavored with Grand Marnier. Perfect for special occasions or simply to treat yourself on weekends, this recipe calls for minimal prep but leaves a lasting impression. Enjoy the ease of an overnight casserole that allows you more time to relish your meal with loved ones. Don’t forget to save this recipe for the next time you’re looking to ‘wow’ your guests or simply enjoy a luxurious breakfast! And you can serve it with mimosas and maybe a nice baked ham slice or crispy bacon on the side.
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Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast
An overnight Fresh toast recipe made with the flavoring Grande Marnier
Servings: 8
Calories: 593kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Butter unsalted
- 1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 6 Eggs
- 2 cups Half and Half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix in brown sugar and maple syrup stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and pour into a 9 X 13 baking dish.
- Slice bread into thick slices about 1 1/2 inches thick. Lay the bread into the baking dish over the butter and sugar mixture squeezing them in tightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the half and half. Add the vanilla and brandy and salt. Carefully pour over the bread slices.
- Cover and place in fridge overnight (at least 8 hours). The bread will soak up the egg mixture.
- Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
- Serve with powdered sugar sprinkled on top and little maple syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg
Rachel Page
Thursday 16th of April 2015
Looks amazingly good and yummy!
Kerry C
Tuesday 17th of December 2013
What a great recipe! It looks super yummy. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
Kerry @ Coffee With Us 3
Erum Khan
Thursday 19th of September 2013
Yum! looks great, I'll put this on my list to try out.Karachi Food
Paula Jones
Monday 18th of March 2013
Thanks for sharing at SAturday Dishes http://www.callmepmc.com/2013/03/saturday-dishes-brunch-recipes-call-me-pmc.html Pinned! ~ Paula
Savannah McQueen
Saturday 16th of March 2013
Oh this looks so delicious. Thanks for linking up to Saturday Dishes. Pinned!