Mandarin Orange French Toast Bake

Infuse your mornings with a burst of citrusy sweetness with this irresistible Mandarin Orange French Toast Bake! Perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast, this recipe layers pillowy cubes of brioche bread with juicy mandarin orange segments, all soaked in a creamy, cinnamon-spiced custard. Baked to golden perfection, it’s finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance and served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. Easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd, this indulgent dish combines the bright, tangy flavor of oranges with the comfort of classic French toast—all in a convenient casserole-style bake. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating your family to a special morning, this make-ahead recipe is sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 slices Brioche bread (or a soft loaf bread)
• 2 cups Mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented, or canned in syrup and drained)
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 6 Large eggs
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for greasing the dish)
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish)
• 0.5 cups Maple syrup (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the melted butter and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them evenly in the greased baking dish.

Step 3

Evenly distribute the mandarin orange segments over the bread cubes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and oranges, ensuring all the pieces of bread are soaked.

Step 6

Gently press down on the bread with the back of a spoon to help it absorb the custard mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak fully.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is fully set.

Step 9

Remove the French toast bake from the oven and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish and serve warm with maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1985.6 grams (1985.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3540

Total Fat 132.70g	170%
Saturated Fat 70.60g	353%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1450mg	483%
Sodium 3266mg	142%
Total Carbohydrate 517.60g	188%
Dietary Fiber 22.00g	79%
Total Sugars 300.40g
Protein 88.40g	177%

Vitamin D 401IU	2005%
Calcium 1152mg	89%
Iron 20mg	108%
Potassium 2541mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 57.2%