Baked French Toast with Cherry Topping

Directions

  1. Combine milk, eggs, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons sugar, orange peel, and salt; mix well.
  2. Pour half of mixture into each of two 9-inch square baking dishes.
  3. Dip both sides of each slice of bread in milk mixture; arrange in the same baking dish.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Marinate cherries in orange juice and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar overnight.
  6. Carefully transfer slices to a nonstick, buttered baking sheet using a large spatula; allow excess liquid to drip into pan used for soaking.
  7. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven 15 to 18 minutes; turn slices over halfway through baking time.
  8. Top each slice with 1/2 cup cherries and a dollop of vanilla yogurt. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:

  • 297 Cal.,
  • 10.2 g pro.,
  • 7.3 g fat (22% Cal. from fat),
  • 49.3 g carb.,
  • 168 mg chol.,
  • 2.8 g fiber,
  • 292 mg sodium.

Recipe provided by: Northwest Cherry Growers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices (4-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1/2-inch) French bread
  • 4 cups pitted Northwest fresh sweet cherries, halved
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • Vanilla yogurt

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