Ingredients for Orange Pecan French Toast Casserole
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter
- Light Corn Syrup
- Cooking Spray
- Pecans
- Orange Rind
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Nonfat Milk
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Egg Whites
- Eggs
- French Bread
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How to Make Orange Pecan French Toast Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup. Mix well.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Evenly sprinkle 1 cup chopped pecans over the sugar mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the zest of 1 orange, 6 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup orange juice.
- Arrange 1 pound (about 10-12 slices) of challah bread or Texas toast over the pecans in the baking dish.
- Gently pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are moistened.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Carefully flip each slice of bread to ensure both sides absorb the egg mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve each slice upside down to show off the pecan topping!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
20g
Carbs
21g
