Grand Marnier French Toast
This is the sort of quick and easy brunch recipe that looks and sounds incredibly fancy, but comes together fast! Grand Marnier French Toast is perfect for a special holiday or just because!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf challah bread sliced 1" thick (Brioche is also a great bread for this)
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teas orange juice
- 2 teas orange zest
- 1 tbs grand marnier liquor or orange flavored liquor
- 1 teas vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- butter for melting
- Maple syrup powdered sugar, and additional orange wedges or slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Beat the eggs, heavy cream, orange juice, zest, grand marnier liquor, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl until everything is well combined and starting to foam a bit.
- Preheat a large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a pat of butter to coat pan, keeping more on hand as needed.
- Soak the challah slices in the egg mixture, flipping to coat evenly on either side.
- Place the egg soaked challah onto the hot cook surface and toast until golden.
- Flip and toast the remaining site until golden.
- Keep the toasted pieces warmed in the oven as you work through all of the slices.
- Serve with softened butter, warmed maple syrup and a generous sprinkle of powedered sugar.
Notes
Use an orange emulsion instead of orange juice in this recipe to double down on the orange flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 58g