Baked Marmalade French Toast |
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 525 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This dish makes for quite a brunch or holiday breakfast. You'll need to prep this the night before baking. A little bit of work goes a loooong way here. Serve with honey and a tall glass of orange juice. Yummy! Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 lb french bread, cut into 24 slices |
cooking spray |
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade |
2 cups milk |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
6 large eggs |
1/3 cup almonds, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
2. Arrange 12 bread slices, buttered side down, slightly overlapping in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Spread marmalade evenly over bread; top with remaining 12 bread slices, buttered side up.
4. Combine milk and next 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
5. Pour egg mixture over bread.
6. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 350°.
8. Sprinkle casserole with almonds.
9. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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