Overnight Orange French Toast

Name: Overnight Orange French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 large 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 zest; 8 thick slices cinnamon bread; 1/4 cup butter, melted

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

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.

Ingredients

6 large 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 zest
8 thick slices cinnamon bread
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. 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 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Uncover; drizzle with butter. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 230 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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