Shelly's Recipe

OVERNIGHT CARAMEL STRATA

Category: Breakfast Casseroles

1 c Dark brown sugar; packed
1/2 c Unsalted butter
2 tb Light corn syrup
12 White sandwich bread slices; -crusts removed, about 10-oz
1 1/2 c Whole milk
6 lg Eggs
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 ts Salt
Assorted fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi, pineapple

Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in heavy small saucepan. Stir mixture over med-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Pour into 13x9 inch baking dish. Tilt dish to coat bottom evenly; cool.

Arrange 6 bread slices in single layer atop caramel, trimming bread to fit. Cover w/remaining bread slices, trimming to fit. Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt in bowl to blend. Pour over bread. Cover and chill overnight.

Preheat oven to 350. Bake strata uncovered until bread is puffed and light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 6 portions. Using spatula, invert each portion onto plate so that caramel side faces up. Garnish withfruit and serve.