BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH HOME STYLE SYRUP

Baked French Toast with Home Style Syrup image

This variation of typical French toast is both simple to prepare and delicious. And the homemade syrup has more flavor than bottled pancake syrup ever could. I hope you like them both! -Deloris Asmus, Waseca, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
12 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1-1/4 cups crushed cornflakes
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
SYRUP:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a shallow dish or pie plate, combine eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Add bread and soak for 5 minutes, turning once to coat. Coat each slice with cornflake crumbs and place on a well-greased baking sheet. Dot each slice with butter. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. , For syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in evaporated milk and flavorings. , Serve over warm French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.