Creme Brulee French Toast

Creme Brulee is probably one of my top three desserts.  I LOVE it!  When I found this recipe I just had to try it.  I know that I just posted a French toast recipe a few days ago, but this one is different.  It is an overnight recipe so it's great for Christmas morning or for when you have overnight guests.  It has a yummy crunchy/sugary/chewy layer--just like a creme brulee!  I would think that it would be extra yummy served with strawberries!

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

2 TBSP corn syrup

1 loaf of Texas toast (thick sliced bread)

5 eggs

1 1/2 cups half and half cream

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

In a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into large, greased jelly roll pan (cookie sheet) Spread to cover completely. Place 12 slices Texas toast bread in a single layer to cover pan (You kind of have to squish them together--but they will fit!). Mix together eggs, cream, salt, and vanilla. Spoon mixture over each piece of bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve. If not serving immediately, turn each slice over( this will prevent bread from sticking to the bottom of the pan.)

Mini Hot Browns

If you have read some of my previous posts, you know that it is hard to get my husband excited about a recipe.  Get excited...because he gets excited about this one!  In other words....you know it has to be good!  I make these every year for Derby and decided to use the left over Thanksgiving turkey for these today.  Very yummy!

• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 18 slices snack bread
• 6 ounces sliced deli turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey!)
• 1 small tomato, thinly sliced 
• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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• In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; stir in cream and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from the heat.
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• Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Layer each with turkey, tomato and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. 

Call the Dentist! Popcorn

My daughter put together this little concoction last night.  It was pretty good and VERY sweet!

2 bags of buttered microwave popcorn

1 bag of white chocolate chips

3/4 cup mini m&m's

3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pop popcorn and empty into large tupperware bowl.  Heat white chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the microwave (stirring every 30 seconds) until melted.  Pour over popcorn.  Add remaining ingredients.  Place lid on bowl and shake.  Spread on large cookie sheet so that the chocolate can dry.