Creme Brulee French Toast Made Overnight

1 loaf french toast, sliced length-wise, down the middle
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons light Karo syrup
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cup half-and-half (I prefer all cream!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Melt butter, brown sugar and Karo syrup over medium heat in a small saucepan.  Stir until smooth.  Pour mixture in a 13x9 casserole dish.  Place bread on top, squeezing it in if you need.  Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until combined.  Pour mix evenly over bread.  Chill in fridge overnight.  In the morning: LET CASSEROLE COME TO ROOM TEMPERATURE!  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake uncovered 35-45 minutes.  Edges will be puffed and golden.

Submitted by: Alison Preas