Creme Brulee? How about French Toasted Style!

In the spirit of our fast approaching Thanksgiving break....and because fluffy, butter smothered things are so lovely, I present: the dessert for breakfast!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of unsalted butter
1 cup of packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons of corn syrup
6 pieces of french bread
5 eggs
1 and 1/2 cups of half-and-half
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of brandy-based orange liqueur

Directions:

First.) Melt butter in saucepan over stove on medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until brown sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into 9/13 inch backing pan.

Second.) Remove crusts from bread and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, orange brandy, half-and-half and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.

Third.) Preheat over to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.

Fourth.) Bake uncovered in the oven for 30-45 minutes, until puffed or lightly browned.


Courtesy of Allrecipies.com : http://allrecipes.com/recipe/creme-brulee-french-toast/detail.aspx