Mandarin Orange French Toast Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
10 slices French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (9 cups)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
powdered sugar, if desired
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade, heated

Preparation

Spray 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat first seven (7) ingredients together until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
Pour bread mixture into casserole. Top evenly with orange segments. Cover. Refrigerated at least 8 hours but no longer that 24.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0. Uncover bread mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with orange marmalade.