BLUEBERRY-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

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Breakfast or brunch? Here's a make-ahead French toast that keeps everyone happy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups fresh or Cascadian Farm® frozen organic blueberries
16 slices French bread, 1 inch thick
1/2 cup orange marmalade
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix 1/3 cup sugar, the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir in blueberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring often. Boil 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray. Cut lengthwise slit in side of each bread slice, cutting to but not through other edge. Spread marmalade inside slit. Place in pan. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar, the nutmeg and vanilla until well blended. Pour over bread; turn slices carefully to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Uncover French toast. Drizzle with melted margarine. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Blueberry-Orange Syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 280 mg

Kristen Miller
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The blueberry-orange flavor is perfect, and the bread is always cooked to perfection.


Anuka Zhorzholini
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This recipe is a keeper! The blueberry-orange flavor is so unique and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Elizabeth Cezair
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Yum! This is one of my favorite French toast recipes. The blueberry-orange flavor is amazing and the bread is always cooked perfectly.


omshankar sah
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This is a great recipe! The blueberry-orange flavor is delicious and the bread is cooked perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mbarly Sithole
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The blueberry-orange flavor is perfect, and the bread is always cooked to perfection.


Syedhamzashah Hamza
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This recipe is a winner! The blueberry-orange flavor is so unique and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


MD Rahib
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I made this for my husband on Father's Day and he loved it! He said it was the best French toast he's ever had. The blueberry-orange flavor was perfect, and the bread was cooked to perfection. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Md Shakib Ahmed
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This was a fun and easy recipe to try with my kids. They loved helping me make the blueberry-orange compote, and they were so excited to eat the French toast. It was a great way to spend a lazy weekend morning together.


Sebastian “saberdarkw” May
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind! The blueberry-orange flavor was so refreshing and delicious. The bread was perfectly cooked, and the compote was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again


maddie_lou_ boo
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I tried this recipe for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. The blueberry-orange compote was the perfect topping, and the whipped cream added a touch of elegance. Definitely a keeper


AZIZ U REHMAN
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This was a delightful twist on classic French toast! The blueberry-orange flavor was a perfect combination, and the orange zest added a lovely citrusy touch. My family loved this for breakfast, and it was easy to make too. Five stars!