Tangerine French Toast Casserole
This easy and refreshing twist on the classic French toast features fresh tangerine zest and juice, creating a citrusy and comforting breakfast dish. Perfect for brunch or holiday mornings, it's served with a delectable tangerine-infused maple syrup.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons finely grated tangerine zest from about 2 Autumn Honey tangerines
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups whole Florida Milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for garnish if desired
Tangerine Infused Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed tangerine juice - approx juice from 1 one Autumn Honey tangerine
- 1 Autumn Honey tangerine peeled and divided into segments
Instructions
- Spray your favorite casserole dish or 9x13 baking dish with olive oil spray. Add the bread cubes to the dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and tangerine zest. Whisk well.
- Evenly pour the mixture over the bread. Use a spatula or spoon to push the bread down.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F
- Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit while the oven is heating.
- Bake covered for 30-45 minutes until casserole is set.
- Uncover and bake for another 5 - 10 minutes.
Tangerine Infused Maple Syrup
- While the casserole is baking uncovered, prepare the syrup. Combine the maple syrup, juice from one tangerine juice, and tangerine segments in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, top with the tangerine segments from the maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar.
- Drizzle on the tangerine-infused maple syrup.
- Serve with Florida Milk and/or Mistletoe Mimosas
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3mg
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