Boozy French Toast Cups Food

BOOZY CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with butter.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar, corn syrup, and one tablespoon of water, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Slice off the crusts from the brioche (it doesn't need to be perfect). Cut the bread into 1½-in thick slices. Arrange the bread slices on top of caramel, making sure the entire base of the pan is covered.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, orange zest and salt until well combined. Pour evenly over bread. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 20 minutes or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
• Bake, uncovered, in the middle of the oven until puffed and golden, 40-50 minutes. Let cool a few minutes (it will deflate), then serve immediately. The caramel base hardens up as it cools, so it's important to serve hot.

BOOZY FRENCH TOAST CUPS

Steps:

• In large glass baking dish, beat eggs, milk, amaretto, vanilla and almond extract with whisk until well blended. Add bread slices; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight for bread to absorb egg mixture.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Layer bread slices in muffin cups, sprinkling cinnamon between and on top of slices. Sprinkle with almonds.
• Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until French toast cups are puffy. Serve with syrup and strawberries.