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Orange French Toast

This bright and flavorful twist on classic French toast features a homemade orange cream cheese spread and an orange sauce. Makes 6 servings (2 slices per person).
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Equipment

  • Large skillet or electric griddle
  • Stand mixer or electric mixer
  • Microplane zester

Ingredients

French Toast

  • 12 slices bread 1-inch thick slices; French bread, Challah, Brioche, or Texas Toast
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest you need 2 large navel oranges for this recipe
  • cup chopped walnuts optional
  • cup craisins optional

Orange Vanilla Cream Cheese

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  • Make orange cream cheese. Using an electric or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, ¾ teaspoon orange zest, and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate or set aside while you make the French toast.
  • Make the orange sauce. Whisk together the orange marmalade and orange juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat. Preheat an electric griddle to 350℉ or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Make egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ½ teaspoon orange zest. Grease the griddle or skillet with cooking spray or butter. Dip French toast one at a time into the egg mixture and turn so both sides are entirely dredged.
  • Cook. Place French toast on the preheated griddle or skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until each side turns golden brown.
  • Keep warm. Remove from the skillet or griddle and place on a large cookie sheet while you cook the other French toast pieces. To keep the French toast warm, you can keep it in a 200℉ oven.
  • Serve. Spread the cream cheese over a slice of French toast and top with the orange sauce. Garnish with chopped walnuts and craisins if desired.

Notes

The walnuts and craisins are optional but they compliment the cream cheese and orange sauce well.
When zesting oranges, use a microplane zester or something similar to get finely grated orange peel.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Katie Shaw