Our dad is the definition of a simple man, and we love that so much about him. So, it wasn’t a surprise to us that when we asked where he’d like to go for Father’s Day brunch, he said he just wanted to stay home. Sure, we’ll let him have his laid-back atmosphere, but we definitely want the food to be a little special because, well, he’s really special to us. And that’s where this Father’s Day Breakfast comes into play. It’s an easy yet semi-elegant soufflĂ©Â that’s jam-packed with sweet, cinnamon, and cheesy flavors. We know he will love it and we hope it makes him feel as special as we think he is. So, if your dad is like us and wants breakfast at home, treat him to this Father’s Day Breakfast and he’ll be beaming with joy!
Ingredients
For the soufflé:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups brioche or egg bread, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups Havarti cheese, cubed
For the glaze:
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- confectioners’ sugar, to taste, for garnish
- orange wedges, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Grease a square 8-inch baking dish.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, pour the orange juice over 1/2 cup of the cherries and let stand for 15 minutes.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the milk, the sugar, the orange zest, the vanilla, the cinnamon, and the salt together until blended.
Step 4 –Stir the cherry mixture into the egg mixture.
Step 5 –Gently stir the brioche cubes into the cherry mixture.
Step 6 –Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
Step 7 –Refrigerate the bread mixture, covered, for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 8 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 9 –Let the bread mixture sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
Step 10 –Bake the bread mixture until it is puffed and golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes-55 minutes.
Step 11 –Let the bake stand for 10 minutes.
Step 12 –While the bake is standing, in a small saucepan at medium-low heat, combine the maple syrup and the remaining cherries and heat through.
Step 13 –Serve the soufflĂ© drizzled with the sauce, sprinkled with the confectioners’ sugar, and garnished with the orange wedges.
