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

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

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.
Uncover; drizzle with butter. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until browned.