Overnight Orange French Toast Recipe

Name: Overnight Orange French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest; 2 cups fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons triple sec; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 8 slices challah or 8 slices dense bakery bread, 1 inch thick,cut on the diagonal; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; Sauce; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1 tablespoon triple sec; Accompaniment; pure maple syrup

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
2 cups fresh orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons triple sec
6 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
8 slices challah or 8 slices dense bakery bread, 1 inch thick,cut on the diagonal
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon triple sec
Accompaniment
pure maple syrup

1
Whisk together zest, juice, sugar, vanilla, triple sec, eggs, half-and-half, and a pinch of salt.
2
Arrange bread slices in one layer in a 13 X 9 inch glass baking dish.
3
Pour mixture over bread, turning slices to coat, and chill, covered, overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 400F and brush a large baking pan with butter.
5
Using a slotted spatula arrange bread in one layer on baking pan, leaving atleast 2 inches between each slice and bake in middle of oven 5 minutes.
6
Rotate pan and bake 5 minutes more.
7
Rotate pan again and bake until bread is puffed and golden, about 5 minutes more.
8
Make sauce while bread is baking: Cook butter, marmalade and triple sec over low heat, stirring, until butter is melted.
9
Drizzle French toast with sauce and serve with syrup, if desired.

480

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest, 2 cups fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Overnight Orange 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.

Overnight Orange French Toast

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