Pecan French Toast

A zesty overnight French toast. Orange juice and grated orange zest give it a double dose of citrus. Serve with syrup, butter and fresh fruit.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 537 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup milk
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Place bread slices in a tightly spaced single layer in the bottom of a flat dish or baking pan. Pour milk mixture over bread, cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.

Step 2

When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Coat a jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet evenly with the melted butter. Arrange soaked bread slices in a single layer on pan. Sprinkle evenly with orange peel and pecans.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Check slices during last 10 minutes of baking time to avoid burning.