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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Since you make it ahead, this dish is wonderful for brunch, reports Page Alexander of Baldwin City, Kansas. Ingredients:
24 slices day-old french bread (3/4 inch thick) |
12 thin slices fully cooked ham |
12 thin slices cooked turkey |
1 to 2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced |
12 thin slices provolone cheese |
4 eggs |
1 cup milk |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
apple cranberry sauce: |
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Place half of the bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top each with a slice of ham, turkey, two to three apple slices and a piece of cheese (cut or fold meat and cheese to fit). Top with remaining bread.
2. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in apple. Serve warm over French toast. Yield: 12 servings.
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