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Upside-Down Orange French Toast

This Upside Down Orange French Toast is baked to perfection and bursting with citrusy flavor and warm spices. It's buttery pecan crust and cream cheese topping, truly makes this a special breakfast.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 659 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 8-10 slices French bread depending on how big the slices are will determine how many fit in the baking dish
  • 4 ounces super soft cream cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine orange zest, sugar, pecans, and spices.
  • In a second bowl combine eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Melt butter and pour into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle sugar and pecan mixture over the butter. Arrange bread slices in the baking dish making sure to press down into the butter and pecans.
  • Spread each slice of bread with softened cream cheese. Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread slices. Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, set out at room temperature for 30-minutes. Preheat oven to 325℉ and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Let sit for 5-minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired then use a spatula to invert slices onto a plate.

Notes

Tips:
  • Make sure the cream cheese is super soft so it’s easy to spread on the bread. I usually pop it in the microwave for a few seconds so it’s spreadable like butter.
  • Use smaller thick slices of French bread so you can fit 8-10 pieces in the baking dish. You want it to be snug.
  • Allow to rest for 5-minutes after baking, then use a knife to gently separate the slices This will make it much easier when removing each piece and ensure the pecan butter mixture stays intact.
 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving  
Calories 659
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.4g 57%
Saturated Fat 23.3g 117%
Cholesterol 587mg 196%
Sodium 661mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 31.8g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Total Sugars 14.4g  
Protein 24.5g  
Vitamin D 51mcg 257%
Calcium 178mg 14%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 351mg 7%
Keyword Butter, Eggs, French bread, French toast, French toast bake, Orange French toast, Oranges