Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Bread: Place the sliced French bread in a single layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Mix the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

3. 3

   Bake: Preheat the oven, sprinkle butter over the soaked bread, and bake until golden brown and set.

4. 4

   Serve: Sprinkle with extra sugar, torch to caramelize, and serve with maple syrup.