ORANGE-CREAM FRENCH TOAST

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My citrus-flavored toast adds a refreshing fruity twist to standard brunch fare. It's also a convenient make-ahead dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
8 to 10 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
ORANGE BUTTER:
1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons chopped mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, cream, sugar, orange zest, vanilla and salt. Dip the bread in egg mixture, coating each side. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , In a large skillet, melt butter; add bread. Cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat orange butter ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Serve with French toast.

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