OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST

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Good morning, glorious orange French toast! It's so easy since you can make it ahead.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Breakfast

Time 8h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 slices French bread, each 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, if desired

Steps:

In small bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, orange juice, liqueur, 2 tablespoons sugar, the vanilla and salt with fork. Dip bread into egg mixture, soaking thoroughly; place in ungreased rectangular pan, 15x10x1 inches. Pour any remaining egg mixture over bread. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup sugar and the orange juice concentrate, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Beat with wire whisk until thick and shiny. Stir in pomegranate seeds. Keep warm.
Heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat; grease with butter. Cook bread 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 2 Slices, Sodium 480 mg