Orange French Toast Recipe

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Kristy Martin of Circle Pine, Minnesota uses leftover slices of cinnamon bread in creating this awesome overnight brunch dish. With a hint of orange flavor, it's a special way to wake up the taste buds of weekend guests.

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Orange French Toast Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

6 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
8 thick slices cinnamon bread
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture; let soak for 5 minutes. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Uncover; drizzle with butter. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 230 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 182 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Orange French Toast in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p42