Caramel-Bottom French Toast Bake

Step 1

French toast will soak overnight, so plan to make this dish the night before!

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Slice bread into slices about 1 ½ inches thick, then set aside.

Step 4

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.

Step 5

Pour caramel mixture into prepared baking dish and place sliced bread in a single layer over caramel.

Step 6

Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Once well combined, pour over bread and press bread down to help absorb the liquid.

Step 7

Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 5 hours.

Step 8

When ready to bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 9

Drizzle melted butter over the top of the dish. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle over melted butter.

Step 10

Bake for 45-55 minutes.

Step 11

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.