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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Thick bread slices, a touch of grated orange peel and crunchy pecans make this French toast something special. Ingredients:
4 eggs |
2/3 cup orange juice |
1/3 cup 2% milk |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
6 slices italian bread (1 inch thick) |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
3/4 cup chopped pecans |
maple syrup |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Place bread in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; pour egg mixture over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning slices once.
2. Pour butter into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; top with bread. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with syrup. Yield: 6 servings.
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