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Citrusy Cranberry French Toast Casserole

The Citrusy Cranberry French Toast Casserole is your go-to quick breakfast dish. Bursting with fresh cranberry tartness cut by the sweet, citrusy orange, this delight not only fills your stomach but also your heart. Best served with a little dusting of powdered sugar and a dollop of creamy yogurt.
3
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
597
CALORIES
$1.29
PER SERVING
Citrusy Cranberry French Toast Casserole
Directions
13 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
50 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
2
Pour the melted unsalted butter into a 9x13 inch baking dish, ensuring the base is completely coated.
3
Evenly scatter the light brown sugar on top of the melted butter.
4
Evenly distribute half of the fresh cranberries over the brown sugar.
5
Layer the bakery-style bread cubes evenly in the dish.
6
Sprinkle the rest of the cranberries over the bread cubes.
7
In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, lightly beaten eggs, fresh orange zest, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and orange extract.
8
Gently pour this custard mixture over the bread, ensuring every piece is soaked.
9
Using the back of the spoon, lightly press the bread down into the custard to intensify soaking.
10
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
11
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
13
Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar and a spoonful of plain yogurt on top.
Health Info
Macros
87g
CARBS
20g
FAT
18g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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