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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
In another large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt and whisk until smooth. Add the bread cubes, and fold into mixture with a rubber spatula.
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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
Transfer bread mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Bake the French toast on middle rack of oven until golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center of a piece comes out clean, 45-50 minutes.
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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
Check to see that French toast is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Easy Challah French Toast Casserole
Allow French toast to cool for at least 10 minutes. Prior to serving, plate toast (cut as desired), sift powdered sugar over the top, and drizzle with maple syrup. Refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days.