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.
Pour the melted unsalted butter into a 9x13 inch baking dish, ensuring the base is completely coated.
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Evenly scatter the light brown sugar on top of the melted butter.
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Evenly distribute half of the fresh cranberries over the brown sugar.
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Layer the bakery-style bread cubes evenly in the dish.
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Sprinkle the rest of the cranberries over the bread cubes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, lightly beaten eggs, fresh orange zest, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and orange extract.
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Gently pour this custard mixture over the bread, ensuring every piece is soaked.
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Using the back of the spoon, lightly press the bread down into the custard to intensify soaking.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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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.
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Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
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Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar and a spoonful of plain yogurt on top.