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Citrusy Cranberry Baked Brioche French Toast

Sweet, buttery, with a tart kick, our Citrusy Cranberry Baked Brioche French Toast is a perfect pick for a relaxed breakfast. The lovely combination of cranberries and orange zest adds a refreshing touch to this easy overnight casserole.
1
1 hr 7 min
TOTAL TIME
729
CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
Citrusy Cranberry Baked Brioche French Toast
Directions
BOTTOM LAYER
17 min
PREP TIME
50 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 7 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and light brown sugar until well combined. Spread the butter-sugar mixture evenly at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries over the butter-sugar mixture.
BREAD LAYER
3
Place the brioche slices in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup fresh cranberries over the bread.
SOAKING MIXTURE
4
In a large bowl, gently whisk together the milk, eggs, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange extract.
5
Pour the soaking mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are covered. Press the bread down into the liquid if necessary.
6
Cover the dish with foil and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
COOKING
7
remove the dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
8
Covered with the foil, bake the casserole for 30 minutes.
9
After 30 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the top is browned and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
SERVING
10
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving, dust with powdered sugar as a delightful finishing touch.
Health Info
Macros
78g
CARBS
38g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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