Creme Brulee French Toast

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Country Crock® Spread
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. corn syrup
• 6 slices Italian or French bread, (about 1 in. thick)
• 1-1/2 cups half and half or light cream
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. In 1-quart saucepan, melt Country Crock® Spread over medium heat and stir in sugar and corn syrup until smooth.   In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, evenly pour sugar mixture, then add bread slices, arranging in 1 layer.   In large bowl, with wire whisk, blend remaining ingredients. Evenly pour over bread slices, pressing bread down until some liquid is absorbed. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.   Preheat oven to 350°. Remove dish from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Bake uncovered 35 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Serve warm and, if desired, with sliced strawberries.