Best 7 Freezer Orange French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful breakfast experience with our freezer-friendly orange French toast. This easy-to-make dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with a zesty orange twist, making it a perfect way to start your day. With three variations to choose from, you can customize your French toast to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple orange glaze, a creamy orange cream cheese filling, or a decadent orange syrup, you'll find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds. Prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer, this orange French toast is a convenient and delicious option for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Treat yourself to a delightful orange-infused French toast that will brighten your day.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST



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Everyone eats at the same time when you fix this tasty oven-baked French toast. -Bernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
6 slices bread
Additional honey, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix the butter, honey and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; spread to coat bottom of pan. , In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice and, if desired, salt. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Place in prepared pan. , Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter; if desired, serve with additional honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HINT-OF-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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"Our daughter and son-in-law have their own sugar works in Vermont, so we always have a supply of maple syrup, which makes this breakfast favorite even better," notes Donna Warner of Tavares, Florida. "This recipe can be expanded to feed a crowd, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar or maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Place the bread in an 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large skillet, cook French toast in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar or serve with syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

FREEZER-PREP FRENCH TOAST STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY



Freezer-Prep French Toast Sticks Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: texas toast, eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, salt, cooking spray

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 36 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf texas toast
7 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar
salt, to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
  • Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Stack and slice the Texas toast into thirds.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
  • Dunk each strip of bread into the mixture, allow the excess to drip off, then place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Remove from oven and serve.
  • NOTE: To freeze, let the sticks cool slightly and transfer baking sheet to freezer. Once frozen, after 1-2 hours, transfer to a freezer bag for easy storage.
  • To reheat, preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C) and bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through. OR transfer frozen sticks to a plate and microwave 45-60 seconds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 0 grams

FREEZER FRENCH TOAST



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I don't care for prepackaged frozen French toast, but I rarely have time in the mornings to prepare it from scratch. Then my friend gave me this wonderful recipe. I keep a freezer full of these slices and simply pop them into the oven for a homemade breakfast in no time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Place bread in a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread. Let soak for several minutes, turning once to coat. Freeze until firm. Package in airtight containers. , To bake, place bread on a well-greased baking sheet. Dot with butter. Bake at 450° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 10-12 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups cornflakes, crumbled
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 loaf challah, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup warm maple syrup
Ground cinnamon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Zest the orange and set aside. Working over a medium bowl, segment the orange; squeeze the juice from the remaining orange membranes.
  • Whisk the eggs, orange zest, milk, cinnamon and orange juice in a baking dish or shallow bowl. Add the cornflakes and bacon to another baking dish and toss together. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture and let them soak for 1 minute.
  • While the bread is soaking, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter on the griddle pan or skillet.
  • Working with one slice of bread at a time, let the excess egg mixture drip off and then dredge the bread in the cornflake mixture. Add the bread to the griddle, carefully placing as many slices of bread as can comfortably fit without touching too much (it's OK if the edges need to touch a little). You can dredge the bread, transfer it to an unlined baking sheet and hold for 5 minutes while one batch is cooking.
  • Cook on one side, rotating occasionally, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until it is equally browned, another 2 minutes. Transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you complete the next batches. Repeat the cooking process, melting 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch.
  • When all of the French toast is cooked and you are ready to serve, gently stir together the maple syrup and orange segments, making sure not to break up the segments. Spoon the syrup over the French toast and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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My husband and I were vacationing recently and had this lovely French toast at a bed and breakfast. When we came back home, I kept missing it so I called them up and requested it. They actually gave me the recipe over the phone! I generally halve the recipe for my husband and I, and bake it in an 8 inch square pan. Reheats well in the toaster oven. I served it to my in-laws recently and they loved it. Serve with a little sweetened whipped cream and berries!

Provided by SR

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
⅓ cup chopped pecans
12 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
2 eggs
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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A few years ago, at the age of 50, I decided to teach myself to cook. I made this French toast that my mother would serve with grilled ham and sweet warm maple syrup. I was so pleased with the results, I've been cooking ever since!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 slices day-old bread

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, sugar, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use orange juice concentrate. Just add 1/4 cup of concentrate to 1/2 cup of water.
  • You can use any type of bread for this recipe, but a thick, fluffy bread like challah or brioche works best.
  • Make sure to soak the bread in the orange mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the bread absorb the flavor of the orange.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the bread will brown too quickly and the inside will be raw.
  • Serve the French toast with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Freezer orange French toast is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. It's perfect for busy mornings or when you're entertaining guests. Simply prepare the French toast ahead of time and freeze it. When you're ready to serve, just thaw the French toast and cook it in a skillet. With its sweet and tangy orange flavor, this French toast is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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