Creme Brulee French Toast

"Very rich French toast - can be made ahead of time."

Directions:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 6 (1-inch thick) slices French bread
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar
  and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch
  baking dish.
• Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single
  layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla
  extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill
  at least 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from
  the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed
  and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts: Per Serving: 510 calories; 26.9 g fat; 58.7 g carbohydrates; 10.2 g
protein; 218 mg cholesterol; 359 mg sodium.