Easy Morning French Toast Bake

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This is an easy breakfast casserole that my veggie daughter and very picky son will all eat! It is a very forgiving recipe and you can add anything you want.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400.

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Slice the challah bread very thickly.

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Let dry out for 2 hours.

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Mix eggs , cream , oj and zest very well.

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Dip both sides of slice of bread in egg mix- get them very wet.

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Layer the bread in pan slightly overlapping.

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Pour the rest of the egg mixture over the bread.

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Cover with foil - let sit at least 1 hour - can sit overnight.

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Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour - depending on how crispy you want the top.

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For the sauce.

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In sauce pan melt butter add syrup cook until it reaches a low simmer - pour over the french toast.

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Ingredients

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challah, eggs, heavy cream, orange, zest of, orange juice, butter, maple syrup