Oven-Baked French Toast

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 6 servings

• 12 slices cinnamon bread or cinnamon raisin bread

• 1 pint (16 ounces) half and half or light cream

• 2 large eggs

• 6 tablespoons Spread, melted

• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel ( optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ( optional)

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, arrange bread slices in two layers.

2. In large bowl, with wire whisk, blend remaining ingredients. Evenly pour over bread slices, pressing bread down until some liquid is absorbed and bread does not float.

3. Bake 45 minutes or until center reaches 160°F. and bread is golden brown. Serve hot and sprinkle, if desired, with confectioners' sugar.

Note: Freeze leftover French toast in airtight container. To reheat, let come to room temperature, then arrange on baking sheet and bake at 350°F until hot.