Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast

INGREDIENTS:

1 loaf of French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces

5 large eggs

1 cup half-and-half

1 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for the topping

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 cup unsalted butter

Maple syrup, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

 Prepare the Dish: Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange slices of French bread in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.

 Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, 2/3 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.

 Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring each piece is soaked. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

 Bake: The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap from the dish. Dot the top of the bread with pieces of butter and sprinkle a little sugar on top.

 Cook: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the toast is puffed and golden.

 Caramelize the Top: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool briefly. Sprinkle additional sugar on top, then broil briefly until the sugar caramelizes.

 Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Calories: 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 6