Orange Stuffed Baked French Toast

This dish is great to prepare the night before. Allow to come to room temperature, then bake. The slight hint of orange is delicious.

Orange Stuffed Baked French Toast
1 (16 oz) French bread loaf cut into 18 slices
11 oz cream cheese cut into ¼ inch slices
12 large eggs
2 cups milk
orange sauce (see below)
 
Place enough orange sauce in dish to cover bottom of a lightly greased baking dish.  (can be individual dishes or 9x13 dish)
Place single layer of bread slices over orange sauce; top with slice of cream cheese.
Top with remaining bread slices.

Wisk together eggs and milk; pour over bread.
Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, shielding with foil after 30 minutes, if necessary.
Remove from oven and top with remaining orange sauce.
Makes 9 servings

Orange Sauce
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 cup fresh orange juice

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well.  Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes), stirring often. Makes 2 ½ cups

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