Best 6 Cinnamon Orange French Toast Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Cinnamon Orange French Toast Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the classic charm of French toast with the vibrant zest of oranges and the warmth of cinnamon. This crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole is not just a morning treat; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From the classic French toast casserole to its decadent baked version, we have something for every palate. Get ready to elevate your breakfast routine and treat yourself to a taste of heaven with our Cinnamon Orange French Toast Casserole.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Who's ready for brunch?! Well, this recipe is one wonderful breakfast treat, for sure. There are multiple steps involved - and a good bit of effort - so be sure to plan ahead on this one. The pay-off is well worth the work.

Provided by Marybeth Mank

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 12h45m

Number Of Ingredients 26

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
1 1/2 c whole milk
1 1/2 c heavy cream
8 large eggs
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tsp lightly packed fresh orange zest
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
12 (1-inch thick) slices sweet brioche or 16 (1/2-inch) baguette slices
butter or nonstick cooking spray
DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE BUTTER
4 oz dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
2 Tbsp orange liqueur
1 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed [may use 3 tablespoons if not using liqueur]
1 Tbsp fresh grated orange zest
1 lb unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
CINNAMON-ORANGE SYRUP
3/4 c water
1/4 c fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp fresh grated orange zest
1 c packed dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. French Toast In mixing bowl of stand mixer, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until eggs are broken up and evenly combined. Generously butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray a nonstick 9"X13" baking dish. Place bread slices in baking pan in two rows, overlapping slices a bit. Pour egg mixture over bread slices, ensuring even coverage. Spoon some of the mixture in between bread slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F. Dot top with 3 or 4 tablespoons cubed Dark Chocolate Orange Butter. Bake for 45 minutes, or just until puffed and slightly golden. Cut into squares and serve with additional Dark Chocolate Orange Butter and Cinnamon-Orange Syrup.
  • 2. Dark Chocolate Orange Butter Place chocolate chips in small heatproof nonmetal mixing bowl and place in microwave. Melt chips, stirring halfway through cooking time, on medium to medium high power for 45 seconds, or just until chips are sufficiently softened to be blendable [be careful not to overheat or burn]. Remove from microwave and place melted chocolate in stand mixer mixing bowl. Use the whisk attachment to whisk in powdered sugar, espresso powder, orange liquor, and orange juice concentrate until smooth. Add butter and orange zest; stir until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture equally between two pieces of parchment paper (6" X 8"). Roll parchment into log shapes and twist ends to secure. Wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate until firm, about two hours (or you can place logs in the freezer for 30 minutes). Slice into thin rounds as needed. (This recipe can be prepared several days in advance. Keep frozen or refrigerated. Thaw at room temperature before serving. This recipe would also be great for grilled or broiled fruit or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and toast.)
  • 3. Cinnamon-Orange Syrup Combine water, orange juice, orange zest and brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil until the syrup reduces to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream and cinnamon. Keep the syrup warm. (The syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Re-warm before serving.)

ORANGE-CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST



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These French Toast are so yummy. I made it with only 4 slices of bread. From Taste of Home Guilt Free Cooking cookbook.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 1 slice, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -4 tablespoons butter, melted (I used 3 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
6 slices bread
additional honey (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine butter, honey and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan; spread to coat the bottom of pan. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice and salt if desired. Dip bread into egg mixture and place in the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Invert onto a serving platter; serve with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 197.6, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 5.3

CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This cinnamon roll French toast is the best ever.

Provided by finneganm1

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12.4 ounce) can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (such as Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Icing)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with melted butter.
  • Cut each cinnamon roll into 8 pieces and put into the prepared pan.
  • Mix eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl and pour over the rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 23 to 30 minutes. Cover with packaged icing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 369.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

OVERNIGHT ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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Kristy Martin of Circle Pine, Minnesota uses leftover slices of cinnamon bread in creating this awesome overnight brunch dish. With a hint of orange flavor, it's a special way to wake up the taste buds of weekend guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
8 thick slices cinnamon bread
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture; let soak for 5 minutes. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Uncover; drizzle with butter. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CINNAMON BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Ree Drummond's cinnamon baked French toast from Food Network is topped with cinnamon, nutmeg and bright blueberries.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butter, for greasing
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
8 whole eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
Warm pancake syrup, for serving
1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving

Steps:

  • For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut into cubes, and evenly distribute in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably).
  • For the topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and some nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork. Add the butter and with a pastry cutter, and mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a re-sealable plastic bag in the fridge.
  • When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding texture or for 1 hour or more for a firmer, crisper texture.
  • Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with warm pancake syrup and sprinkle with blueberries.

EASY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Delicious and decadent, simple spin on French toast. Got the idea from a bed and breakfast in the south. Add additional ingredients; we like blueberries and cream cheese, cinnamon apples, nuts, and dried fruit!

Provided by Heather Bogle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-size pieces, or as needed
2 cups milk
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Stir 1 cup brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves into butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer of bread pieces over the top.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread into the baking dish and move bread as necessary to ensure all bread is absorbing liquid. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread for the casserole. A sturdy bread, like a French loaf or challah, will hold up well in the casserole and won't get soggy.
  • Don't overcrowd the casserole dish. If you have too much bread, the casserole will be too dense and won't cook evenly.
  • Make sure the custard is evenly distributed over the bread. This will help ensure that the casserole is cooked evenly.
  • Bake the casserole until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve the casserole warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon orange French toast casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is filled with warm cinnamon and orange flavor, and it is topped with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping. This casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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