Caramel French Toast

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. butter, cubed
1 Tbsp. corn syrup
3 slices white bakery bread (1 inch thick), halved
3 eggs
3/4 c. half-and-half cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.  Remove from the heat.  Pour into an 8 inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Arrange bread over caramel.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; pour over top.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.