Cream Brulee French Toast

INGREDIENTS

• 5 eggs
• 1 c. milk
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1 stick melted butter
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• 1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1” thick
• Confectioners’ sugar, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Pour mixture into a large tall baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula. Arrange bread on top in a single layer.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour mixture over bread. If you have time, cover and let soak in refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. Otherwise, bake for about 25 minutes, or until the the butter-sugar mixture is bubbling in the bottom of the pan.
4. Serve immediately, sugar side up. Sift powdered sugar on top if desired.  Serves 4