Christmas Morning French Toast
From The Wickwood Inn in Saugatuk, MI, owned & operated by Julee Rosso (of The Silver Palate fame)...this contains buttery croissants, toasted almonds and Grand Marnier. This is prepared the day before and it's such a wonderful way to greet Christmas morning!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 6croissants
- 3⁄4cup heavy cream
- 3⁄4cup milk
- 6
- 1⁄4cup Grand Marnier
- 2teaspoons sugar
- 1⁄2teaspoon cinnamon
- 1
- 1⁄2cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1⁄4
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DIRECTIONS
- Spray butter (or Pam) in 9 x 12 rectangular baking dish. Place croissants in pan, two per row, side by side lengthwise.
- Place cream, milk, eggs, Grand Marnier, cried cherries and orange zest in a bowl. Combine thoroughly. Poure egg mixture over croissants. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Before baking, sprinkle top of croissants lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar, cinnamon, toasted almonds and then very lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar again.
- Bake at 350 (preheated oven) for 30 to 35 minutes on middle shelf of oven. Serve with the best warmed pure maple syrup you can find.
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