Orange-Cinnamon French Toast

I love French toast and I think this one will chase away cold January mornings…. warm bread made special with orange juice and cinnamon.  We found this recipe in the Taste of Home December/January 2013 issue under the Quick Fix Classics.   

Orange-Cinnamon French Toast

Tasteofhome.com

2 – 4 Tbsp. butter, melted

2 Tbsp. honey

½ tsp ground cinnamon

3 eggs

½ cup orange juice

1/8 tsp salt, optional

6 slices bread

            Additional honey, optional

• In a small bowl, mix the butter, honey & cinnamon.  Pour into a greased 13 X 9 baking pan; spread to coat bottom of pan.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice and if desired, salt.  Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture.  Place in prepared pan.
• Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Invert onto serving platter; serve with honey if desired.

Tupps Tidbits ~ for even more wow ~  cut oranges into slices and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar

Since this dish practically takes care of itself it would be a great one to double and make for company or a holiday morning, either for breakfast or brunch.  It was very sweet with a hint of the fruity O. J.  We accompanied it with homemade turkey sage sausage patties that you will see later in the year on the blog.    We did decide this is definitely a KEEPER in our house.  2^nd keeper of the New Year! WOW!