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French Toast Skillet

VegetarianBreakfast & BrunchOven

Time: 8 hours 30 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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French Toast Skillet takes the rich, custardy flavors of traditional French toast and cranks up the decadence! Thick-cut bread is soaked in a creamy sauce and then coated in a thick, buttery, and sweet caramel sauce. Cooked to a gorgeous golden brown, French Toast Skillet makes a beautiful breakfast that will help your day feel bright.

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Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 loaf Texas toast, chopped into 1-inch squares
  • For the caramel sauce:
  • 1 stick butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, dark or light
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup

Directions

Step 1 -Whisk the eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and salt together.

Step 2 -Place the Texas toast in a 10-inch skillet.

Step 3 -Pour the egg mixture over the bread pieces.

Step 4 -Refrigerate overnight to allow the bread pieces to soak, at least 8 hours.

Step 5 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 6 -In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.

Step 7 -Heat the saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.

Step 8 -Pour the caramel sauce over the bread in the skillet.

Step 9 -Bake until the custard has been completely absorbed and the bread is golden-brown and caramelized, for about 40 minutes.

Step 10 -Serve hot!

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