Yummy Brunch Ideas

Yummy Brunch Ideas
Orange Pecan French Toast
Fluffy French Toast
Quick and Easy Breakfast Strata
Orange Pecan French Toast
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. butter, melted 2 tb light corn syrup
1/3 c. chopped pecans 12 slices French bread
1 tsp grated orange zest 1 c. fresh orange juice
1/2 c. 2% milk 3 tb white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract
3 egg whites 2 eggs
1 tb confectioners' sugar for dusting
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Fluffy French Toast
1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. milk
1 pinch salt 3 eggs
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tb white sugar 12 thick slices bread
Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. Cook bread on each side until golden brown. Serve hot.
Quick and Easy Breakfast Strata
1 lb. pork sausage or 1 lb bacon, cut into bite size
1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground dry mustard
6 eggs 2 c. milk
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices bread, cubed ¼ c. red onion
Place sausage or bacon and red onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Layer bread cubes, sausage or bacon, and Cheddar cheese in a lightly greased, baking dish. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and mustard. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cube mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.