Sweet Cherry French Toast
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
You’ll be proud to serve this tasty brunch bake from Elisa Lochridge, Beaverton, Oregon.
The cherry topping and dollop of yogurt make each bite a special treat.
Ingredients
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8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
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6 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 cups 2% milk
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon grated orange zest
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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CHERRY TOPPING:
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4 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1 tablespoon sugar
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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4 teaspoons cold water
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Vanilla yogurt
Directions
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1.
Place the bread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup, sugar, orange zest and salt. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In another large bowl, combine the cherries, orange juice and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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2.
Transfer bread slices to another greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.
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3.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the reserved cherry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over French toast; drizzle with yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 513 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 330mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein.
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