Name: Citrus-Cranberry French Toast Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: Butter for greasing; 16 ounces day-old white bread, diced into chunks; 6 eggs; 1½ cups whole milk; 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice; 3 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur (skip if desired); 2 oranges, zested; 2 tbsp white sugar; ½ cup cranberries

Citrus-Cranberry French Toast Bake

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Sweet and citrusy French toast gets a festive upgrade in this crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole, where chunks of bread soak up an orange-infused custard and are studded with tart cranberries. This make-ahead friendly dish is a special morning treat that’s perfect for holidays, brunches, or any time you want to bring a little excitement to your breakfast table.

Author: Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
Category: Breakfast

Ingredients

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Butter for greasing
16 ounces day-old white bread, diced into chunks
6 eggs
1½ cups whole milk
1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
3 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur (skip if desired)
2 oranges, zested
2 tbsp white sugar
½ cup cranberries

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Instructions

Start by coating a 3-quart baking dish (a 9×13″ works perfectly) with butter. Add your bread chunks in one even layer.
Combine your wet ingredients – beat together the eggs, milk, orange juice, and if using, the orange liqueur. Pour this custard mixture evenly over your bread, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly soaked.
Create an aromatic orange sugar by massaging the fresh orange zest into the granulated sugar with your fingertips. This releases the essential oils for maximum flavor. Sprinkle this mixture over your soaking bread.
Distribute the cranberries across the top, pressing some between the bread pieces for bursts of tartness throughout.
Allow everything to meld together for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. For best results, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to serve, heat your oven to 375°F. Bake for 30-40 minutes – you’ll know it’s done when inserting a knife shows no liquid pooling, but the texture remains moist and tender rather than dry.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/citrus-cranberry-french-toast-bake/