HEARTY FRENCH TOAST

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"Since you make it ahead, this dish is wonderful for brunch," reports Page Alexander of Baldwin City, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
12 thin slices fully cooked ham
12 thin slices cooked turkey
1 to 2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
12 thin slices provolone cheese
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place half of the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top each with a slice of ham, turkey, two to three apple slices and a piece of cheese (cut or fold meat and cheese to fit). Top with remaining bread. , In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in apple. Serve warm over French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Frut Brhane
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This French toast is a must-try.


Naomi Koranteng
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Salman Aftab
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This is the best French toast recipe I've ever found.


Sri Nam Shongo
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I can't wait to make this French toast again.


Fatima Ali
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This French toast is a keeper!


Love Myth
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dirui
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This French toast is a great way to start the day.


Tohid Chaudhari
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients.


Mehtab ali Baloch
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This French toast is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Ogantuga
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This is the perfect recipe for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast.


Shahreen Rasheed
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My kids loved this French toast! It's now their favorite breakfast.


Lerato Mothoagae
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So easy to make and so delicious!


Paul Smith
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This French toast is amazing! The cinnamon-sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.


clover
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I've been making this French toast for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Hiredy Hawladar
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I made this for my husband for breakfast and he loved it! He said it was the best French toast he's ever had.


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This is the best French toast recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so thick and fluffy, and the custard is perfectly flavored.


Akatukunda Matia
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I've never made French toast before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly and my kids loved it!


Manny Camacho
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This French toast was a hit with my family! The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.