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Cinnamon-Orange French Toast

Cinnamon-Orange French Toast
Simple enough for weekday breakfast and special enough for entertaining, this breakfast favorite is infused with orange, vanilla and nutmeg. Serve with maple syrup or honey.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

6 EGGS
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp. freshly grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old cinnamon-raisin bread

Directions

Step 1 HEAT oven to 375°F. BEAT eggs, orange juice, sugar, milk, orange peel, vanilla and nutmeg in medium bowl until blended.
Step 2 PLACE bread in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, overlapping as needed. POUR egg mixture over bread. LET STAND, turning once, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Step 3 PLACE bread in single layer on 2 well-greased baking sheets. BAKE in 375°F oven, turning once, until browned on both sides, 20 to 25 minutes.

Insider Info

Be creative. Try a different bread, such as brioche, French or Italian. Add a splash of Grand Marnier to the egg mixture. Substitute apple juice or cider for the orange juice; cinnamon for the nutmeg.

Skillet method: Place as many soaked bread slices in lightly greased hot skillet as will fit in single layer. Cook over medium heat until golden brown and no visible liquid egg remains, turning once.

To freeze French toast, cool slices on wire rack. Place in single layer on baking sheet and freeze 1 to 2 hours. Wrap airtight in serving-size portions; freeze up to 1 month. To reheat, unwrap slices and heat in toaster, toaster oven or on an ungreased baking sheet in preheated 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

Excellent Source: Protein, Folate and Choline

Good Source: Dietary Fiber, Vitamin D, Calcium and Iron

Calories: 341

Total Fat: 10g
    Saturated fat: 3g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
    Monounsaturated fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 280mg
Sodium: 317mg
Carbohydrates: 49g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin A: 453.5IU
Vitamin D: 69IU
Folate: 97.6mcg
Calcium: 100.9mg
Iron: 2.9mg
Choline: 200.4mg

Vitamin C: 12.6mg
Vitamin E: 1.5IU
Trans Fat: 0g
Sugars: 23g
Potassium: 303.1mg
Magnesium: 28.3mg
Selenium: 34mcg
Phosphorus: 225.1mg
Vitamin B12: 1mcg
Vitamin K: 1.1mcg
Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
Copper: 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 - Thiamin: 0.2mg
Manganese: 0.3mg
Zinc: 1.5mg
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin: 0.6mg
Vitamin B3 - Niacin: 2mg
Omega 3: 0.1g
Omega 6: 1.5g

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