Orange French Toast with Grand Marnier Syrup
An absolutely beautiful and delicious french toast recipe.
Servings 16
Calories 1008kcal
Ingredients
- For the French Toast:
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup grand mariner
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 16 slices Texas toast bread or French bread sliced thick
- For the Syrup:
- 3 cups pure maple syrup
- 1 stick butter
- Grand Marnier to taste I used about ¼ cup or more
- Toppings:
- Mandarin orange slices powdered sugar.
Instructions
- For the toast, mix all ingredients in a shallow bowl. Mix well then dip each bread slice, letting it soak for a few seconds.
- Using a griddle, add butter or vegetable oil a little at a time and fry the toast.
- In the meantime make the Syrup. Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat to a boil then turn down to a simmer while the toast is cooking.
- This made about 16 pieces, or so. You can halve it or double for large groups.
- Topped with Mandarin oranges and powdered sugar, served with some fresh fruit and bacon......unbelievable breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 1008kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 109g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 7mg
