ORANGE FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Orange French Toast Bake image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
10 slices (1 inch thick) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (9 cups)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
Powdered sugar, if desired
1 jar (about 12 oz) orange marmalade, warmed

Steps:

Generously spray 2 1/2-quart casserole or 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat flour, milk, granulated sugar, orange peel, vanilla, salt and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
Pour bread mixture into casserole. Top evenly with orange segments. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with orange marmalade.