Honey Orange Baked French Toast
Indulge in the bright and cozy flavors of Honey Orange Baked French Toast, a perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch centerpiece! This heavenly dish combines the zesty freshness of freshly squeezed orange juice and orange zest with the natural sweetness of golden honey, all soaked into slices of day-old French bread. Creamy custard made with eggs, milk, and heavy cream ensures a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while a hint of cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic touch. Baked to golden perfection, this effortless casserole requires minimal prep and can be prepared the night before, making it ideal for busy mornings or special occasions. Top it off with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh orange slices for an elegant presentation that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Let this citrus-kissed baked French toast bring sunshine to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (day-old)
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for topping)
- 4 slices Orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices, then arrange the slices in an overlapping layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the French toast dish from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature while the oven heats up.
Bake the French toast uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
Allow the baked French toast to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with orange slices if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.0 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.3 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1431 mg | 477% | |
| Sodium | 3632 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 355.9 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.7 g | ||
| Protein | 97.1 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 971 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2256 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
