Buena Vista French Toast for Fran & Dennis

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Buena Vista French Toast for Fran & Dennis
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

4h 55min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 -12 English muffins ( or less if they are large )
6 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate , defrosted
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
450
Sugar
24g
Fat
28g
The Buena Vista French Toast is a delicious and satisfying breakfast dish that originated at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. It's named after the cafe and was created to serve as a heartier breakfast option than the traditional toast and coffee. The combination of orange juice concentrate and zest gives it a unique flavor that pairs well with maple syrup and fresh fruit. This French toast can be prepared ahead of time and baked in the morning, making it perfect for brunches, holidays, or lazy weekend mornings.

Instructions

1.Cut the English muffins into 1-inch cubes and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs, heavy cream, orange juice concentrate, orange zest, cinnamon, and brown sugar together until well combined.
3.Pour the egg mixture over the muffins and press down gently to make sure the muffins are covered.
4.Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the foil and dot the top of the French toast with small pieces of butter.
6.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the French toast is golden brown and set in the middle.
7.Let the French toast cool for a few minutes before serving with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

PROS

The Buena Vista French Toast is a sweet and tasty breakfast dish that can be prepared ahead of time and baked in the morning.

It’s a perfect dish for brunches, holidays, or weekend mornings.

The combination of orange juice concentrate and zest give it a unique citrus flavor.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the heavy cream and butter.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The orange juice concentrate and zest provide vitamin C and other antioxidants that can help boost your immune system and reduce inflammation.

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