FRENCH TOAST WITH ORANGE SYRUP

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Thick slices of classic French toast combine with a citrusy syrup for a delicious brunch treat that can't be beat! Don't confine the concoction to only special occasions, though, say Jess & Anne Foust of Bluefield, West Virginia. "This dish is easy enough to serve anytime, even for a family breakfast," they note.-Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
ORANGE SYRUP:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

In a bowl, beat eggs. Beat in the milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Soak the slices of bread for 30 seconds on each side. Cook on a hot greased griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the orange juice, corn syrup, sugar, butter and orange zest. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.