French Toast Casserole

This is a really great recipe. I use this a lot when I am having company and need something elegant to serve for breakfast, but do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I am making it this weekend for a "after the prom" breakfast. I am hoping this is the last prom for awhile. This would also be an excellent Mother's Day Breakfast. Some one could discreetly leave the recipe where someone could find it. The great thing is you make it the night before and just stick it in the oven. How complicated can that be?

This is for 6 to 8 people. You will need a 13" by 9" cake pan.

2 tablespoons of corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
10 to 16 slices of bread [you can use any type of bread you like, french bread, regular sandwich bread, baguettes]
Nuts are optional
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Place the first three ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer until syrupy. Pour into 13" by 9" pan. Lay the bread slices on top of the mixture and keep laying them on top of each other till the pan is full.
Beat well the next four ingredients. Pour over the bread. Cover, place in refrigerator overnight.
In the morning preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the pan and sprinkle the top lightly with cinnamon. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup, butter, and or fresh fruit. I like to take a fruit jam and heat it in a bowl in the microwave. Wash and trim your fresh fruit. I serve the french toast with the jam and fresh fruit. Also, fresh orange juice and bacon, ham or sausage is optional.