Best 8 Marthas French Toast With Grand Marnier Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with Martha's French Toast With Grand Marnier, a harmonious blend of classic French toast and the sophisticated essence of Grand Marnier. This elevated French toast recipe promises a taste sensation that is both comforting and luxurious. Savor the perfect balance of crispy, golden-brown exteriors and tender, custardy interiors, infused with the delicate orange flavor of Grand Marnier. Accompanied by a luscious Grand Marnier sauce, this dish transcends ordinary breakfast fare, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a delightful weekend brunch.

Discover variations of this classic recipe, including the decadent Grand Marnier French Toast Casserole, a casserole version that combines layers of Grand Marnier-soaked bread, custard, and a Grand Marnier sauce, baked to golden perfection. For a lighter option, try the Grand Marnier French Toast Bites, bite-sized pieces of French toast soaked in Grand Marnier and cooked until crispy, served with a drizzle of Grand Marnier sauce. The article also features the delightful Grand Marnier Pain Perdu, a French twist on French toast, where thick slices of brioche are soaked in a Grand Marnier-infused custard and cooked to fluffy perfection.

Each recipe provides clear instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking times, ensuring success in your culinary endeavors. Whether you prefer the classic French toast, the indulgent casserole, the bite-sized treats, or the elegant pain perdu, these recipes offer something for every palate and occasion. Elevate your brunch or breakfast experience with Martha's French Toast With Grand Marnier and embark on a journey of culinary bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARTHA'S FRENCH TOAST WITH GRAND MARNIER



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"This French toast recipe is one of my favorites, and it's great for company because everyone loves it. Fresh orange zest and juice, as well as orange liqueur, add a bright, citrusy flavor to every delicious slice. I serve it with butter, sanding sugar, or some pure maple syrup," says Martha Stewart. Make her crowd-pleasing take on the breakfast classic for a winning dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
2 1/2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon sanding sugar, plus more for serving
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 1/4 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons sunflower oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
1 loaf brioche (20 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
Pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, beat eggs with a fork. Beat in liqueur, sugar, large pinch of salt, and orange zest and juice. Add milk and beat until combined.
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high until sizzling. Gently dip brioche, one slice at a time, into egg mixture to coat and add to skillet (do not crowd pan). In batches, cook until golden brown on both sides, 5 minutes per batch, flipping once. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined wire rack. Repeat with remaining brioche, adding remaining oil and butter as needed. (Reduce heat if brioche is browning too quickly.) Serve with butter and sugar or maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST



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You won't believe how easy it is to give French toast a crackly, crunchy caramelized sugar coating. This breakfast or brunch recipe works best with day-old bread. If using fresh bread, reduce the soaking time by half.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1 vanilla bean, split, and seeds scraped out, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Coarse salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 loaf challah bread (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces
2 tablespoons butter
Fresh fruit, such as peaches, and creme fraiche, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a large shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and a large pinch of salt. Add 4 slices of bread in a single layer and let soak 1 minute. Flip bread and sprinkle each evenly with 2 to 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lift bread from egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Add to pan, sugar side down. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle each slice with 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar, pressing gently to adhere. Cook until a crust forms on the bottom and the toast is golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until a golden crust forms on the second side, 4 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat if browning too quickly. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining batches. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with remaining butter and bread. Serve warm with fresh fruit and a dollop of creme fraiche.

CINNAMON-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This cinnamon-spiced French toast is a delicious make-ahead recipe to serve a crowd at your next brunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
8 large eggs
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
10 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip brioche in egg mixture, then arrange in dish, overlapping slightly and sprinkling raisins between slices. Pour remaining egg mixture over brioche and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Bake until puffed and custard is just set in center, 55 to 65 minutes (tent with foil, if browning too quickly). Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

GRAND MARNIER FRENCH TOAST



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I found this recipe in Epicurious Magazine. Be sure to serve with orange slices and a side of bacon or fried ham to complete your meal. This recipe can be prepared the night before to make your morning preparation a little easier.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup Grand Marnier (or other orange-flavored liqueur) or 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (or other orange-flavored liqueur)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 French bread, sliced (3/4-inch-thick)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter
powdered sugar
warm maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl.
  • Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread.
  • Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices.
  • Transfer French toast to 4 plates.
  • Sift powdered sugar over.
  • Serve with maple syrup.

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST



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Any dense bread such as challah, brioche, or sourdough will work for this simple French toast recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 slices (1-inch-thick) bread, preferably day old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak until soaked through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with pure maple syrup, if desired.

OVEN-BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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No one will be sleeping in when they get a fragrant whiff of this easy to make breakfast of Oven-Baked French Toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large eggs
2 1/2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon sanding sugar, plus more for serving
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 loaf brioche (20 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
Butter, for serving
Pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in the middle of the oven. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a fork. Beat in liqueur, sugar, large pinch of salt, and orange zest and juice. Add milk and beat until combined.
  • Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick baking mats. Gently dip brioche, one slice at a time, into egg mixture to coat, placing 6 slices on each baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 12 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with second baking sheet. Serve with butter and sugar or maple syrup.

GRAND MARNIER FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Lorraine Vassalo

Categories     Liqueur     Dairy     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Sauté     Bon Appétit     Canada     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs
3/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices
4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) butter
Powdered sugar
Warm maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350&F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices to skillet and saut&until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices. Transfer French toast to 4 plates. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.

PEAR-AND-RASPBERRY BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Go for brioche or challah in this make-ahead French toast casserole that's a crowd-pleasing brunch dish. Both breads are egg-based and offer a nice custardy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf challah, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/4 pounds Bosc pears (3 to 4), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise
9 ounces raspberries (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Arrange bread, pears, and raspberries evenly in overlapping layers in a 2 1/2-to-3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; whisk to thoroughly combine. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and fruits; press with palms to fully submerge. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over top of bread and fruits. Bake until puffed, golden brown on top, and set, 55 to 65 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent with foil). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread that is at least 1 day old. This will help the bread to soak up the custard and not become soggy.
  • Make sure the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it is too thin, add more eggs or milk.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat. This will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Martha's French Toast with Grand Marnier is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. The Grand Marnier adds a unique and flavorful twist to the classic French toast recipe. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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