Creme brulee french toast
1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp rum extract
1 loaf country style (french/italian) bread
6 eggs
1 3/4 cup half & half
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp Grand Marnier
1/4 tsp salt
Butter 9 x 13 baking dish. In small saucepan over low heat melt butter with the sugar, maple syrup and rum extract. Pur the mixture into baking dish.
Cut bread in 1 1/2" slices. Arrange in single layer in baking dish. Squeeze in to fit if necessary.
In bowl, whisk eggs; half & half; vanilla; grand marinier; salt. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (flip bread after an hour or so of soaking).
In the morning. Let dish sit at room temp for 30 min (or longer). Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 min. Serve immediately.
Can I tell you this is REALLY YUMMY!