Orange French Toast Bake

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This orange French toast bake is a fresh twist on a breakfast classic that is bursting with subtle citrus flavor, a perfect recipe if you’re feeding a large group. You’re not standing at a stove frying French toast, and everything comes out of the oven, hot and ready to serve at once.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on February 6, 2024
plated orange French toast with sausages and orange slices with orange napkin and maple syrup pitcher in background
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 1/4 cup Triple Sec or other orange liqueur

  • 1/2 fresh orange, zested and juiced

  • 1 teaspoon orange extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 12 slices cinnamon raisin bread

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar, or as needed (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons warm maple syrup, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line with parchment paper, lightly sprayed with cooking spray, which will keep the bread from sticking.

  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs until light in color. Add milk, sugar, orange liqueur, orange juice, orange zest, orange extract, salt, and nutmeg, whisking until well combined.

  3. Coat bread slices in the egg custard, and place on the baking sheets without overlapping. Bake until golden brown, flipping halfway through baking time, about 15 minutes.

  4. To serve, sprinkle with confectioners sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.

    Cook’s Note

    Other recommendations for breads would be brioche or challah.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
3g Fat
34g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 58mg 65%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 273mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.