Mandarin Orange French Toast Bake
Infuse your mornings with a burst of citrusy sweetness with this irresistible Mandarin Orange French Toast Bake! Perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast, this recipe layers pillowy cubes of brioche bread with juicy mandarin orange segments, all soaked in a creamy, cinnamon-spiced custard. Baked to golden perfection, it’s finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance and served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. Easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd, this indulgent dish combines the bright, tangy flavor of oranges with the comfort of classic French toast—all in a convenient casserole-style bake. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating your family to a special morning, this make-ahead recipe is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices Brioche bread (or a soft loaf bread)
- 2 cups Mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented, or canned in syrup and drained)
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 6 Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for greasing the dish)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 0.5 cups Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the melted butter and set aside.
Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them evenly in the greased baking dish.
Evenly distribute the mandarin orange segments over the bread cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and oranges, ensuring all the pieces of bread are soaked.
Gently press down on the bread with the back of a spoon to help it absorb the custard mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak fully.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is fully set.
Remove the French toast bake from the oven and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish and serve warm with maple syrup on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 241 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 529 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
