Amaretto Raisin Oven-Baked French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Delicious Amaretto Raisin Oven-Baked French Toast recipe for breakfast or brunch
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 8 slices challah or 8 slices brioche bread
8 tablespoons butter or 8 tablespoons margarine
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 -3 tablespoons Amaretto or 2 -3 tablespoons other almond liqueur
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup toasted & slivered almonds , chopped
4 eggs , lightly beaten
cooking spray
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 cup light brown sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
472
Sugar
31g
Fat
27g
Amaretto Raisin Oven-Baked French Toast is a sweet and decadent twist on the classic French toast recipe. The combination of the almond liqueur and raisins provides a unique and flavorful twist that is sure to delight your taste buds. This dish is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It can be made ahead of time, which makes it great for entertaining guests or for meal prep for the week ahead. Serve it hot with maple syrup for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2.In a small saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons butter or margarine until melted. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, Amaretto, raisins and brown sugar. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the raisins have plumped up.
3.Cut the bread into cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish. Pour the raisin mixture over the bread.
4.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, whole milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggs. Pour the mixture over the bread and raisin mixture, making sure all the bread pieces are coated.
5.Sprinkle chopped almonds over the top. Dot with remaining butter or margarine.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
7.Serve hot with maple syrup.

PROS

This Amaretto Raisin Oven-Baked French Toast is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

It can be made ahead, which makes it great for entertaining guests.

The Amaretto and raisin combination provides an interesting twist on the classic French toast recipe.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation or as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs and milk are a good source of protein and calcium.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help lower the risk of certain diseases and improve overall health.
However, the high sugar and fat content in this recipe means it should not be viewed as a health food.

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