Baked Caramel Overnight French Toast Recipe

Name: Baked Caramel Overnight French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 6 tablespoons butter; ⅓ cup whipping cream (no substitutes); 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional); 3 eggs; ½ cup milk or ½ cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional); ¼ teaspoon salt; 8 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick diagonal slices); butter or cooking spray, for the pan

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
6 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup whipping cream (no substitutes)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
3 eggs
½ cup milk or ½ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
8 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick diagonal slices)
butter or cooking spray, for the pan

1
Grease with butter or spray with cooking spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish .
2
In 2-quart saucepan, mix all topping ingredients, except the pecans.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
4
DO NOT BOIL.
5
Spread topping in baking dish.
6
Sprinkling with chopped pecans.
7
In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork.
8
Add milk or half-and-half, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until well blended.
9
Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange bread slices over topping in dish.
10
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
11
Heat oven to 400F Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown.
12
Cool 3 minutes.
13
Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over.
14
Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto French toast.
15
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 6 tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup whipping cream (no substitutes), 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Baked Caramel Overnight French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Caramel Overnight French Toast

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Variations & substitutions

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