Mincemeat french toast

Name: Mincemeat french toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 1 1/2 cups 35% cream; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp brandy; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp salt; 450-g loaf egg bread or Challah, preferably day-old, cut into 8 1-in. thick slices; 1 cup mincemeat

Prep Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Makes8 servings

Photo, Erik Putz.

Baked French toast is the easiest brunch for a crowd. Mincemeat gives this recipe a delightfully festive flavour.

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 1/2 cups 35% cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp brandy
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
450-g loaf egg bread or Challah, preferably day-old, cut into 8 1-in. thick slices
1 cup mincemeat

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 350F.
WHISK eggs with cream, milk, sugar, zest, brandy, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl, until smooth. Lightly spread each slice of bread with 2 tbsp mincemeat. Then dip each slice into egg mixture. Arrange bread slices in 2 rows, overlapping them slightly in a 9 × 13-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread. Spray a large piece of foil with oil. Cover baking dish, oiled-side down.
BAKE in centre of oven for 30 min. Remove foil. Continue baking until top is golden and toasted, and custard has set, 30 to 35 more min. Serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 586, Protein 13g, Carbohydrates 66g, Fat 31g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 409mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin A.

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Christmas bake Breads