We love breakfast treats that are special-occasion worthy and easily feed a crowd like Cinnamon Rolls, bakery-style Almond Croissants and of course Classic French Toast. Make this Caramel French Toast for your next brunch party and you will get recipe requests.
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The Ultimate Caramel French Toast Recipe
My sister Svetlana attended a brunch party where she tried and fell in love with a Caramel French Toast made by Nataliya Shevchuk so she re-made the recipe and shared it with me. This has a little less sugar than the original, but you won’t miss it. This French Toast is a slice of heaven on a plate. You’ve never had French Toast like this before. All you need is a slice of French Toast and a big mug of coffee to make your day brighter.
The Best Bread for Caramel French Toast
A thick-sliced bread that absorbs well without getting soggy is ideal for French Toast. Do not use bread that is too fresh or cotton-candy soft. Bread that is 1-3 days old works best and will absorb the egg mixture well. Our top bread choices for French Toast are:
Italian bread loaf (pictured here)- slice yourself to 3/4″ thick Texas Toast – packaged thickly pre-sliced Brioche – a sturdy bread that soaks well Challah Bread – a lightly sweet bread Easter Bread – similar to Challah
How to Make French Toast with Caramel
The process for making French toast is quick and simple. The key is in getting the egg soak mixture right. This has the perfect balance of eggs to milk and is lightly sweet with a touch of cinnamon. The real secret is in adding a little bit of flour. It makes helps the French Toasts to cook up plump, fluffy and beautiful without getting soggy. To make French Toast:
Homemade Bacon Caramel Sauce
This caramel sauce is sweet, salty, savory and dangerous. Dangerously good that is! It is decadent without being overly sweet, being balanced by the bacon (is it possible for bacon to balance anything, really?).
This caramel sauce excites your taste buds. It’s an elevated version of our basic caramel sauce but has all of the best flavors of Autumn, plus it there’s B-A-C-O-N! You’ll savor every bite of French Toast that touches it.
Make-Ahead Tips for French Toast
The French Toast (bread) – can be sauteed an hour before serving, covered loosely with foil and kept warm in the oven until ready to serve. Caramel sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead then warmed before serving until it reaches a pourable consistency. If you are looking for an overnight recipe, try our French Toast Casserole recipe.
More Easy Breakfasts to Feed a Crowd:
If you are planning a breakfast or brunch party, our Breakfast Category will be a great planning resource for you. Here are some of our favorites to easily feed a crowd:
Breakfast Potatoes – easy baked “hashbrowns” Sweet Cheese Crepes – can be made ahead Breakfast Egg Muffins – simple and tasty Banana Bread – one of our top recipes Roasted Potatoes and Kielbasa – easy peasy
Watch Natasha Make Caramel French Toast:
