Vanilla Orange Custard Freezer French Toast

Vanilla orange custard French toast topped with butter and syrup.

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time12

Servings: 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.

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