Caramel French Toast

1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed

1 cup butter, divided

1/4 cups PLUS 2 tsp light corn syrup

10 thick slices of French bread or Texas Toast

4 eggs, beaten

2 1/2 cups half and half or milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. salt

3 tsp. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

Combine brown sugar, 3/4 cups butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan. 

Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until bubbly

Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13''x 9'' baking pan

Arrange bread in pan and set aside

Combine eggs, half and half (or milk), vanilla and salt; stir well

Gradually pour egg mixture over bread

Cover and chill at least 7 to 8 hours

Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over bread

Melt remaining butter; drizzle over bread

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and bubbly

Serve immediately

Makes 10 servings