Hearty French Toast Recipe

Name: Hearty French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick); 12 thin slices fully cooked ham; 12 thin slices cooked turkey; 1 to 2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 12 thin slices provolone cheese; 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped

Servings: persons

24 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
12 thin slices fully cooked ham
12 thin slices cooked turkey
1 to 2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
12 thin slices provolone cheese
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped

1
Place half of the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top each with a slice of ham, turkey, two to three apple slices and a piece of cheese (cut or fold meat and cheese to fit). Top with remaining bread.
2
In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in apple. Serve warm over French toast.

2510

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

Carbs

228

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick), 12 thin slices fully cooked ham, 12 thin slices cooked turkey, 1 to 2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty French Toast

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