cranberry french bread breakfast/brunch casserole

How To Make cranberry french bread breakfast/brunch casserole

• Step 1
  Butter a 2-qt. rectangular casserole dish. Arrange half of the bread in a single layer.
• Step 2
  Slice the cream cheese into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange slices on top of bread and then sprinkle with dried cranberries. Top with remaining bread.
• Step 3
  In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, and maple syrup. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Press bread lightly with the back of a large wooden spoon to coat with egg mixture. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Step 4
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 additional minutes. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile prepare the Orange sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 4 tsp. cornstarch and 1 tbsp. sugar. Stir in 1 1/4 cups orange juice.
• Step 6
  Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries and 1 tbsp. butter. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Serve warm.
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