DIY Sunday Brunch: Crème Brûlée French Toast

Now that we've said goodbye to HUDS for a few weeks, it's time to satisfy holiday hunger pangs on our own. Sad there's no broccoli stuffed chicken? Try this dish, decadent Crème Brûlée French Toast, for Christmas morning or for New Year's Day brunch. Bon appétit!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1 loaf white bread, brioche, or challah

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or 1/4 teaspoon orange zest

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt

1/4 cup powdered sugar, for sprinkling

Melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan. When melted, pour mixture into a baking dish and arrange six 1-inch thick slices of bread in the dish (trim crusts if desired). Next, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, Grand Marnier, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Pour resulting mixture over bread slices. Let bread and egg mixture chill for at least four hours, then bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffy. Top with powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy!