Best 5 Make Ahead Chocolate French Toast Recipes

CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Beat together milk, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Heat a lightly buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture until well soaked, about 20 seconds per side. Place in pan, and cook on both sides until they are no longer gooey or shiny in the middle when cut in half, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

MAKE AHEAD FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MAKE AHEAD CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with veggy spray.
• Cut the French bread into 6 slices, each, 1 1/2 inches thick.
• Using a small, sharp knife, cut 2 inch long slits in one side of each bread slice, cutting 3/4 of the way through the bread, to create a pocket.
• Spoon heaping 2 tablespoons of chips into the pocket of each bread slice, press to close.
• Place filled slices into prepared baking pan.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in medium bowl.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over bread, carefully turn pieces over, spooning mixture in pan over top bread.
• Cover pan with plastic wrap, refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer toast to plates.
• Serve with maple syrup if desired.

MAKE-AHEAD ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese over 10 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Arrange sandwiches overlapping in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, whisk condensed milk and orange juice until blended. Whisk in eggs, milk, orange zest, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over top; press bread down to submerge. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If desired, serve with fresh fruit and syrup.

MAKE AHEAD OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In large, shallow dish, combine egg, cream, brown sugar, orange juice, and spices.
• Place bread in mixture; leave 5 minutes. Turn bread over; leave 5-10 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
• (If preparing ahead of time, cover and refrigerate overnight.)
• Transfer bread to non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with buttered foil.
• Bake at 375° F (190° C) for 10 minutes.
• Turn carefully and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until puffed and golden.
• Drizzle with warmed syrup, or sift icing sugar on top, and serve with fresh fruit.