Easy Morning French Toast Bake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400.

2. 2

   Slice the challah bread very thickly.

3. 3

   Let dry out for 2 hours.

4. 4

   Mix eggs, cream, oj and zest very well.

5. 5

   dip both sides of slice of bread in egg mix- get them very wet.

6. 6

   layer the bread in pan slightly overlapping.

7. 7

   pour the rest of the egg mixture over the bread.

8. 8

   cover with foil - let sit at least 1 hour - can sit overnight.

9. 9

   Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour - depending on how crispy you want the top.

10. 10

    For the sauce.

11. 11

    in sauce pan melt butter add syrup cook until it reaches a low simmer - pour over the french toast.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.