Orange Laced French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Bacon
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The perfect breakfast dish to make for your mom on Mother's Day or any day.


Orange Laced French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Bacon

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Ingredients
  • 1  lb.
    Smithfield Bacon, divided
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  • 1  (1 lb) loaf
    french bread, slice into 1/2-inch slices (you will need approximately 12 slices)
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  • 4  oz.
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 1 1/2  cups
    milk
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  • 1  cup
    heavy cream
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  • 1  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 2  tablespoons
    orange zest
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  •  
    Juice from one orange
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  • 8 
    eggs
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  • 8  tablespoons
    butter, melted
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  • 1/4  cup
    of maple syrup
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  •  
    Confectioners' sugar for garnish
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  •  
    Orange slices for garnish
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For caramelized bacon garnish:
  • Remaining 1/2  lb.
    Smithfield Bacon
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  • 3/4  cups (packed)
    light brown sugar
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Directions
1.
In a medium skillet, cook 1/2 lb. of bacon until cooked through not quite crispy. Drain on paper towels.
2.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on one side of each slice of French bread. Place bread slices in a greased 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Layer on cooked bacon slices. Top with another layer of the cream cheese-French bread slices.
3.
Blend eggs, milk, cinnamon, orange zest, orange juice, butter, and maple syrup until well combined. Pour mixture evenly over bread. Use a spatula to slightly press layers down to moisten. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4.
Put in cold oven straight from refrigerator and bake at 325 degrees F for 60-90 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Casserole may need to be covered with foil midway through baking process if it looks like it's getting too brown.
5.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with caramelized bacon slices (instructions below) and oranges. Serve alongside warm maple syrup.

For Caramelized Bacon:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Place sugar in plastic bag. Add 1/2 pound of bacon to the bag and toss to coat with sugar. Transfer bacon to a baking rack set on the aluminum lined baking tray. Bake bacon until dark golden brown, turning once, about 8 minutes per side. Allow to cool.
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