Christmas Morning French Toast Recipe

Name: Christmas Morning French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 croissants; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup milk; 6 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/4 cup Grand Marnier; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon orange zest, minced; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup dried tart cherry (optional)

Servings: persons

6 croissants
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest, minced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried tart cherry (optional)

1
Spray butter (or Pam) in 9 x 12 rectangular baking dish. Place croissants in pan, two per row, side by side lengthwise.
2
Place cream, milk, eggs, Grand Marnier, cried cherries and orange zest in a bowl. Combine thoroughly. Poure egg mixture over croissants. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3
Before baking, sprinkle top of croissants lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar, cinnamon, toasted almonds and then very lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar again.
4
Bake at 350 (preheated oven) for 30 to 35 minutes on middle shelf of oven. Serve with the best warmed pure maple syrup you can find.

512

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 croissants, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup milk, 6 eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Christmas Morning French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Morning French Toast

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