Orange-Cream French Toast

Name: Orange-Cream French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-5 servings.
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 8 to 10 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick); 1/4 cup butter, cubed; ORANGE BUTTER:; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup orange marmalade; 3 tablespoons chopped mandarin oranges

My citrus-flavored toast adds a refreshing fruity twist to standard brunch fare. It's also a convenient make-ahead dish.

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
8 to 10 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
ORANGE BUTTER:
1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons chopped mandarin oranges

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, cream, sugar, orange zest, vanilla and salt. Dip the bread in egg mixture, coating each side. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In a large skillet, melt butter; add bread. Cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat orange butter ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Serve with French toast.