Baked Banana Orange French Toast Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Banana Orange French Toast

• Texas Toast Thick Bread
• 6 large eggs
• Coconut Milk
• Orange Zest
• Grand Marnier
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Bananas
• Nonstick Cooking Spray

How to Make Baked Banana Orange French Toast

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
3. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; whisk until well combined.
4. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Gently toss to combine.
6. Stir in mashed banana and shredded coconut.
7. Pour the bread mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight.
9. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and set. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving directly from the baking dish.