This recipe was given to me by a friend. It is her family's favorite Christmas breakfast. I have now started the same tradition in my home. It is so elegant and can be made the night before and refrigerated and baked off in the morning. How great is that!!!
Recipe follows:
Ingredients:
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons corn syrup
1 (8 to 9 inch) round loaf of Challah bread
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier ( If you do not have this on hand, you can purchase a miniature at your local liquor store)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
In a small sauce pan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. Pour into a 9X13X2 inch baking dish. Cut 6 (1 inch) thick slices from center portion of bread. Reserve ends for another use. Trim crusts off. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, Vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt until well combined. Pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture, covered, atleast 8 hours or up to 1 day.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring casserole to room temp. Bake uncovered in the middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden. 35 to 40 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serving suggestions: Top with Maple syrup and fresh raspberries
Enjoy!
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