Chocolate French Toast

The taste of this delightfully different French toast will remind you of a chocolate croissant - but it's much easier to make! Put the dish together the night before and bake it quickly for a wonderful brunch or dessert. Chocolate and citrus give it a fabulous flavor -

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 12  slices  egg bread or 12  slices  white bread, crusts removed
• 6  ounces  chopped  semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 5  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups Carnation Evaporated Milk (regular, 2% or fat-free)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
•  confectioners' sugar
•  orange section (optional)

Directions

1. In a well greased 13x9-inch baking dish, arrange 6 slices bread. Sprinkle over chopped chocolate. Top with remaining slices.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly. Whisk in orange juice, butter, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla. Pour over bread. Let stand 30 minutes.
3. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minuted before serving. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Serve with orange sections.
4. TIPS: Assemble, cover and refrigerate overnight (butter will harden, but will melt during cooking). Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.