Outrageous French Toast

16 slices inexpensive whole wheat
    bread, crusts removed
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
5 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sour cream
Fresh or frozen strawberries

Over low heat, stir sugar, syrup, cinnamon and butter until melted and blended. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch pan; spread evenly on bottom. Place 8 bread slices over mixture, squeezing to fit if necessary. Place remaining 8 slices on top of first 8.

Beat eggs with milk and vanilla extract; pour over bread and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes.

To serve, cut into 8 servings, then flip over onto plate with a spatula, caramelized side up. Put a dollop of sour cream and strawberries on top.