Cinnamon-Orange French Toast Casserole | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
• 1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk
• 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
• 8 - large eggs
• 1 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon(s) lightly packed fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt
• 12 - (1-inch thick) slices sweet brioche or 16 (1/2-inch) baguette slices
• - butter or nonstick cooking spray
• ## DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE BUTTER
• 4 ounce(s) dark chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) instant espresso powder
• 2 tablespoon(s) orange liqueur
• 1 tablespoon(s) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed [may use 3 tablespoons if not using liqueur]
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh grated orange zest
• 1 pound(s) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• ## CINNAMON-ORANGE SYRUP
• 3/4 cup(s) water
• 1/4 cup(s) fresh orange juice
• 1 cup(s) packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) heavy cream