Pecan French Toast

By Sarah-Lyn

Thick bread slices, a touch of grated orange peel and crunchy pecans make this French toast something special. —Allan Whytock, Lebanon, Oregon

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

Preparation

Step 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.

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.


Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (calculated without syrup) equals 418 calories, 26 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 169 mg cholesterol, 389 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.