Overnight Orange French Toast
Wake up to a burst of citrusy bliss with this Overnight Orange French Toast recipe! Perfect for a stress-free morning, this make-ahead breakfast combines rich, custard-soaked slices of brioche or challah with the bright flavors of fresh orange juice and zest. Infused with warm vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, this baked French toast is crisp on the outside and luxuriously soft on the inside. Simply prepare the night before, refrigerate, and bake to golden perfection in the morning. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistibly sweet and tangy start to your day. Ideal for brunch gatherings or special mornings, this recipe elevates classic French toast into a citrus-inspired masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 6 Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
- to taste Maple syrup (for serving)
- to taste Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
Arrange the slices of thick-cut bread in the baking dish in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Pour the orange custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure each slice is fully saturated.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the custard to soak into the bread.
The next morning, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and uncover it.
Bake the French toast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1311 mg | 437% | |
| Sodium | 1764 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.9 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.3 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1617 mg | 34% | |
*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.
