Orange-Cream French Toast

• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 8 to 10 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade
• 3 tablespoons chopped mandarin oranges

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, cream, sugar, orange zest, vanilla and salt. Dip the bread in egg mixture, coating each side. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter; add bread. Cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat orange butter ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Serve with French toast.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-cream-french-toast/ (may not work)