HINT-OF-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

Hint-of-Orange French Toast image

"Our daughter and son-in-law have their own sugar works in Vermont, so we always have a supply of maple syrup, which makes this breakfast favorite even better," notes Donna Warner of Tavares, Florida. "This recipe can be expanded to feed a crowd, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar or maple syrup, optional

Steps:

Place the bread in an 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large skillet, cook French toast in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar or serve with syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.