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Vanilla Orange Custard Freezer French Toast

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I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.com

By a show of hands, who likes their french toast dry in the middle…anyone?? Good. Because if you do you are in the wrong place. You can hit up Denny’s, I guess. But if you like your french toast flavorful with a moist custard-like center and crispy shell, then stick around. This vanilla orange custard freezer french toast is easy, and is sure to be a family favorite!

Vanilla Orange Custard Freezer French Toast

I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comI had half a loaf of french bread from spaghetti night and I knew it was the perfect opportunity to show you my favorite way to use it up!I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comAs soon as the vanilla and orange zest hits the half and half the aroma is heavenly! It smells like a creamsicle!I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comYou want a large dish like this casserole dish to whisk it in. This gives you lots of surface area to work with. Don’t be shy! Soak, sop, sponge it up. However you wish…just please, don’t ‘dip’… you want it nice and soggy!I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comIf the butter is not bubbling in your large frying pan, you don’t have enough! In this recipe we follow the admonition of Paula Deen.I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comAny type of berry goes excellent with this and really brings out the orange flavor of the french toast. I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comNow there are fancy pants days where you lightly drizzle with organic 100% pure maple syrup as pictured. And then there are days where you are just holding on…ya know? Those days call for peanut butter and/or Nutella under that syrup, with an extra side of bacon. I don’t capture those days for the whole world to see, unless I’m wearing new yoga pants, then maybe I’ll think about a selfie.

I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comOh! Powdered sugar AND syrup. Don’t mind if I do!I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comListen peeps, I have bags and bags of this french toast all cooked and ready to pop in the toaster or microwave straight from the freezer. If you count the time to pour the syrup, by my calculation, you have a delicious and satisfying breakfast in about 63 seconds.I love that I can make a big batch of this french toast and keep it in the freezer. It is a life saver on busy mornings, i just pull a few out and pop them in the toaster! | Happymoneysaver.comIt’s so easy to freeze, the instructions are in the recipe below. We actually love these on rushed mornings (i.e. every morning). I can pop them in the toaster and throw them at the kids as we head out the door. No syrup needed! They are that good! I also love to pull them out for a little nighttime snack before bed.

How do you like your french toast? Any secret ingredient I should consider adding?

Vanilla Orange Custard Freezer French Toast

Touches of orange zest and vanilla give this french toast a hint of a creamsicle flavor! The outside is crispy and the center is like custard. Heaven!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread day old slightly stale bread bread works best
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 Tbs pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbs sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • zest of 1 orange optional
  • 2-4 Tbs butter plus more for serving

Instructions

  • Slice french bread into 1 inch thick slices. Set aside.
  • Mix eggs, half and half, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, salt and orange zest in a large shallow dish.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbs butter until melty and foamy but not burnt.
  • Take bread and dip in the egg mixture, making sure that both sides of the bread are well coated.
  • Shake off any excess fluid and place on hot skillet. Fry up each piece until golden brown, flip and cook up other side until browned.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with butter, fresh berries, and hot syrup.

Notes

To Freeze:
Remove from skillet, place on a cooling rack and cool completely. After french toast has cooled, place on a parchment covered baking sheet and flash freeze by placing in the freezer for 2 hours. Remove from baking sheet and place french toast in a freezer safe ziploc bag. Label bag and place back in the freezer. When ready to eat, reheat in microwave, oven, or toaster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tost | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.11g | Protein: 6.11g | Fat: 8.47g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 362mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4.76g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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September 7, 2015
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Comments

  1. Mel Cole says

    September 29, 2021

    5 stars
    I omitted the cinnamon (reasons) and used a half tbsp orange extract (home made) and a half tbsp vanilla extract. After I zested the orange, I used the juice as (a small part) of the cream mixture. I literally cannot keep these in the freezer. They’re scarfed down in the blink of an eye. Fabulous find for our 90 year old Dad who requests this for breakfast just about every day!!!!!

    Reply
  2. Brittney Schmid-Pagan says

    October 21, 2020

    5 stars
    My husband LOVED this orange vinalla custard french toast!

    Reply
  3. Rose says

    January 5, 2017

    After freezing, how long do you reheat in microwave, oven or toaster?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      January 6, 2017

      If you already baked it previously then just 1-2 minutes in the microwave should work. If you haven’t baked it I wouldn’t suggest microwaving or toaster for cooking, use the oven as directed.

      Reply
  4. Edith Pieterse says

    November 28, 2015

    Thanks Karrie
    Will be trying out recipes shortly.
    Regards
    E

    Reply

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