Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Bake

Name: Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, corn syrup or pancake syrup; 6 to 8 1-inch thick slices French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (see picture in the post - also, see note); 4 large eggs; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Sweetened whipped cream + fresh strawberries/raspberries, for serving