Peach Pecan French Toast Casserole

By lbgtdep

Ingredients

• Cooking Spray
• 12 oz. French bread loaf, sliced
• 12 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cup(s) low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup(s) packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 can (15 oz. each) Del Monte® Sliced Peaches, drained
• 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup(s) packed dark brown sugar
• 4 oz. chopped pecans (1 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Coat a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread in bottom of the dish, overlapping slightly.

2. Combine the eggs, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, zest and vanilla in a blender. Secure with lid and puree until smooth. Pour evenly over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.

3. Remove baking dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, arrange peaches on top, sprinkle with cranberries and remaining sugar. Top with the pecans.

4. Bake, uncovered, until bread is lightly browned on edges and just cooked through, 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.