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Description
A festive morning bake combining cranberries and oranges for a delicious French toast casserole.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish. Scatter cranberries on top.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and juice.
- Pour mixture over bread and cranberries. Press down lightly to soak.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed.
- Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American