Cranberry French Toast Recipes

CRANBERRY-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, water, sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften and turn jammy, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Whisk eggs, sugar, orange juice, half-and-half, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together in a shallow dish. Dip slices of French bread in the egg mixture until well coated on both sides. Transfer to the griddle and cook until egg coating is set, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Arrange 2 slices of French toast on each plate and spoon sauce on top.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange half the bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with cream cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Pour over casserole. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional maple syrup.

CRANBERRY-APPLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; toss with apples and cranberries. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to moisten; place over fruit, overlapping or trimming slices to fit. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove baking dish from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CRANBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Slice challah bread into thick pieces. Combine cream cheese, sugar, fresh cranberries together. Cut a pocket into the bread and stuff cream cheese mixture inside. Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Dip stuffed bread into egg mixture, coating both sides. Place bread in pan, heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

CRANBERRY-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Put bread slices, cut sides down, on a work surface and make a horizontal lengthwise opening in each by cutting to within 1/4 inch of opposite side. Spread 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce in each opening and gently press closed.
• In a flat-bottomed dish just large enough to hold bread slices in one layer whisk together eggs, milk, and a pinch salt. Add stuffed bread slices and soak, turning once or twice, until custard is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a 9-to 10-inch non-stick skillet heat butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook bread slices 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp. Transfer French toast with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain briefly and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
• Serve French toast with maple syrup.

APPLE CRANBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Add apples and cranberries, toss to coat well.
• Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of baking dish.
• Arrange bread on top.
• Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon until well blended.
• Pour mixture over bread, soaking bread completely.
• Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
• Bake, covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven, let stand 5 minutes, serve warm.

CRANBERRY-MAPLE BAKED FRENCH TOAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually beat in milk.
• Arrange bread on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprinkled with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 cup cranberries. Pour cream cheese mixture over cranberries. Let stand 15 min.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Bake French toast 40 to 45 min. or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, bring syrup just to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add remaining cranberries and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
• Serve French toast topped with cranberry sauce.