Best 8 Caramel Upside Down French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures that is Caramel Upside-Down French Toast, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic breakfast dish to a new level of indulgence. This tantalizing treat begins with a layer of caramelized bananas and buttery brown sugar that coats the bottom of a baking dish, creating an irresistible base for the custard-soaked bread. As the French toast bakes, the bananas caramelize further, releasing their sweet and fragrant aroma, while the bread absorbs the rich custard mixture, becoming tender and custard-like. Served with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream, this Caramel Upside-Down French Toast is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and decadent that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

The article also includes a recipe for a classic French toast, providing a side-by-side comparison for those who prefer a more traditional approach. Additionally, it offers a gluten-free variation of the Caramel Upside-Down French Toast, ensuring that everyone can savor this delectable dish regardless of dietary restrictions.

Let's cook with our recipes!

UPSIDE-DOWN BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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This French toast may remind you of a perfectly caramelized tarte tatin, the luscious French upside-down apple tart. Prepare the toast in advance by layering all the ingredients in one pan. When you're ready to cook, pop the pan into the over. The French toast will come out moist, succulent, and adorned with a fragrant melange of apple and banana. Serve it just as is without any additional fruit, butter or syrup.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tart apples, such as McIntosh or Granny Smith
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 large ripe bananas
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup (firmly packed) light brown sugar
1 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 slices challah bread (1-inch thick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Peel, core, and cut each apple into 3/4 inch thick wedges. Place the apple wedges in a large mixing bowl, and toss gently with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Peel the bananas, and slice them crosswise 3/4 inch thing. Add the bananas to the apples and toss to coat evenly with lemon juice. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the fruits and toss well to combine.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and saute until tender, about 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and cook until the sugar is dissolved, 30 seconds longer, remove from heat.
  • Pour the contents into a lightly buttered, non-reactive, 9- inch round baking dish. In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and vanilla. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture just to moisten (both sides), then place them over the fruit in a single layer in the pan, making sure to cover the fruit entirely. Pour any leftover egg mixture over the bread. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. (This can be prepared up to this point in advance, covered and refrigerated overnight)
  • Bake the French toast, uncovered until the top is golden, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Place a serving tray over the pan, and carefully turn them over to unmold the French toast. Spoon any syrup or fruit left in the pan over the bread, and serve at once.

CARAMEL UPSIDE-DOWN FRENCH TOAST



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A special occasion breakfast should be a few things: impressive, delicious and secretly easy (so you don't have to get up too early). This gorgeously gooey spin on French toast, made in just one pan, checks all of those boxes and then some. Bring it to the table with a variety of fresh fruits to give everyone the chance to top it to their taste.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
3/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 slices (1 inch thick) French bread
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Fresh berries, banana slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, Bisquick™ mix, milk and cinnamon with whisk until blended. Place slices of bread, cut side down, single layer, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour egg mixture over slices. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat until melted; remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar until well blended. Turn each slice over, and place cut side down in bottom of skillet; fit slices tightly together, tearing to fit empty spots between slices. Discard remaining egg mixture.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top of toast is golden brown. Cool skillet on cooling rack 5 minutes. Run metal spatula around edges to loosen. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over skillet; turn plate and skillet over. Remove skillet, scraping any extra caramel from bottom of skillet onto French toast. Top with berries and bananas. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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French toast that's ooey-gooey with caramel and chock-full of pecans...what's not to love? Plus, it's the perfect make-ahead brunch dish since it's prepared a day ahead of time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon real maple syrup or light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
3 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 diagonally cut slices (3/4 inch thick) French bread

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix all topping ingredients except pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL. Spread topping in baking dish; sprinkle with pecans.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork. Add half-and-half, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until well blended. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange bread slices over topping in dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown. Cool 3 minutes. Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto French toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Slices), Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1 g

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN FRENCH TOAST



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this decadent breakfast can be served with fresh sliced strawberries or raspberries & some cream. Yummy Christmas breakfast.

Provided by venus2

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon water
1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained,reserve liquid for syrup
1 loaf French bread, unsliced
6 beaten eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar& water.
  • Cook, stirring gently until thickened.
  • Pour into well greased 10x15 or 9x 13 pan.
  • drain peaches& reserve liquid, place peaches on top of cooled sugar mixture in pan.
  • slice french bread into 1" thick slices& place slices over peaches, filling all the gaps.
  • mix eggs, vanilla,& milk and pour over bread.
  • cover& refrigerate overnight.
  • in the morning, uncover& bake@ 350 for 40 minutes.
  • cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto serving tray.
  • for peach syrup: mix reserved peach liquid with cornstarch& stir over low heat until thickened add juice.
  • serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 195.5, Sodium 515.8, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 43.2, Protein 12.3

CARAMEL UPSIDE DOWN FRENCH TOAST RECIPE



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Provided by Cookease

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs slightly beaten
1/4 cup original Bisquick
3/4 cup milk
3/4 tsp cinnamon
10 slices one inch thick French bread
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Fresh berries, bananas if desired.

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. In medium bowl, beat eggs, Bisquick™ mix, milk and cinnamon with whisk until blended. Place slices of bread, cut side down, single layer, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour egg mixture over slices. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in 10-inch ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat until melted; remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar until well blended. Turn each slice over, and place cut side down in bottom of skillet; fit slices tightly together, tearing to fit empty spots between slices. Discard remaining egg mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top of toast is golden brown. Cool skillet on cooling rack 5 minutes. Run metal spatula around edges to loosen. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over skillet; turn plate and skillet over. Remove skillet, scraping any extra caramel from bottom of skillet onto French toast. Top with berries and bananas. Serve immediately.

SYRUP ON THE BOTTOM FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is a make ahead brunch dish that makes its own syrup. Since it's made the day before, it's the perfect holiday recipe!

Provided by Rebecca P.

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup whole milk
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 (1 pound) loaf challah bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 ½ cups whole milk
4 large eggs, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Arrange bread slices atop the syrup layer in the casserole dish.
  • Whisk 2 1/2 cups milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread. Cover casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from casserole dish.
  • Mix white sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture over casserole. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until casserole is cooked through and eggs are set, 25 to 30 minutes. The casserole will be syrupy, but should thicken as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 117.9 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 319.6 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

OVEN-BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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This is perfect served with quiche, homemade home fries and fresh coffee! I make the bread for this recipe using my bread machine!

Provided by HappyHousewife

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
12 slices French or Italian-style bread
6 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Pour sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Place 6 slices of bread on top of the sauce, sprinkle with the remaining pecans and cover with the remaining 6 slices of bread.
  • Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread slices, cover the baking dish, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the French toast from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until lightly brown. Drizzle sauce over the toast right before serving.
  • To make the Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon corn syrup. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 188.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 526.7 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

OVERNIGHT CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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Because this recipe can be prepared the night before, it's perfect to serve overnight guests. So it gives you extra time to visit over morning coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 slices bread
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with six slices of bread. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle half over the bread. Place remaining bread on top. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 262mg cholesterol, Sodium 539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy skillet: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the caramel from burning.
  • Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding the butter: If the sugar is not dissolved, it will crystallize and the caramel will be grainy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel: If the caramel is overcooked, it will be bitter and burnt.
  • Let the caramel cool slightly before adding the French toast: This will help to prevent the French toast from sticking to the skillet.
  • Serve the French toast immediately: The caramel will harden as it cools, so it is best to serve the French toast while it is still warm.

Conclusion:

Caramel upside-down French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of the sweet caramel and the fluffy French toast is simply irresistible. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give caramel upside-down French toast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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