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: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade, divided; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 12 slices French bread (1-1/2 inches thick); 5 large eggs; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1/4 cup orange juice; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 slices French bread (1-1/2 inches thick)
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup orange juice
Confectioners' sugar

1
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pineapple and 1/4 cup marmalade until light and fluffy. Stir in pecans. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread; fill with cream cheese mixture.
2
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and 1 cup cream. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture.
3
Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.
4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and remaining marmalade. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Add remaining cream; heat through. Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with sauce.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained, 1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade, divided, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, 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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