Orange French Toast

6 eggs
1/2 c. orange juice
1/3 c. half and half
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
8-10 slices French bread (3/4" thick)
1/4 c. butter

Mix eggs, orange juice, cream, sugar, orange peel, vanilla and salt. Dip the bread in egg mixture, place in greased 9"x13" baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a large skillet melt butter; add bread and cook till brown.

Orange Butter:
1 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. orange marmalade
3 Tbsp. chopped mandarin oranges

Mix all ingredients and serve over warm toast.

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