Baked Chocolate French Toast
"This tastes like a chocolate croissant, it's perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a dessert. TIP: assemble, cover and refrigerate overnight (butter will harden, but will melt during cooking). Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking."
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (234.8 g)
- Calories 513
- Total Fat - 23.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 10 g
- Cholesterol - 200.7 mg
- Sodium - 569.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 63.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Sugars - 36.8 g
- Protein - 14.3 g
- Calcium - 258.6 mg
- Iron - 3.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 10.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a well greased 13- by 9-inch (3 L) baking dish, arrange 6 bread slices. Sprinkle over chopped chocolate. Top with remaining slices.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat eggs lightly. Whisk in orange juice, butter, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla. Pour over bread. Let stand 30 minutes.
Step 3
Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 45 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Serve with orange sections.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the bread, choose a slightly stale loaf of French or Italian bread for the best texture.
- For the chocolate, use semisweet chocolate for a rich and decadent flavor.
- Instead of semisweet chocolate, use dark chocolate. This will make the dish richer and more decadent.
- Instead of evaporated milk, use almond milk. This will make the dish lighter and more suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.
Chocolate Chip French Toast Replace the semisweet chocolate with 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bread slices before pouring in the egg mixture.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus - This dish is a great accompaniment to Baked Chocolate French Toast, as the savory bacon complements the sweetness of the french toast. It's also a great way to get some vegetables into your breakfast!
Fruit Salad: Fruit salad is a great way to add a refreshing and healthy element to the meal. It's a great way to get some extra vitamins and minerals, while also providing a sweet and tangy contrast to the savory bacon-wrapped asparagus.
FAQ
Q: How long should the French toast stand before baking?
A: Let the French toast stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Q: What ingredients are needed to make French toast?
A: French toast requires bread, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and butter. Optional ingredients include vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Fun facts:
The French Toast recipe is said to have originated in the 4th century during the Roman Empire. It was a popular dish among the wealthy as it was made with expensive ingredients like milk, honey and spices.
The famous French chef, Auguste Escoffier, is credited with inventing the Baked Chocolate French Toast. He was the first to combine chocolate with French toast, creating a delicious and unique breakfast treat.