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French Toast Casserole

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This easy french toast casserole is a rich and decadent addition to any breakfast or brunch table.

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Ingredients

  • If you don't want to use the orange liqueur, you can substitute 1 to 2 teaspoons of orange juice.
  • 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread
  • 6 tablespoons frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted

Details

Adapted from health.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat.

Cook 5 minutes or until bubbly and sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Pour sugar mixture into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Spread mixture evenly over bottom of pan.

Set aside; cool completely.

Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (through eggs) in a large shallow bowl; stir with a whisk.

Dip 1 bread slice in milk mixture; arrange bread slice over sugar mixture in dish.

Repeat procedure with remaining 5 bread slices.

any remaining egg mixture over bread slices.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

While casserole bakes, combine whipped topping and Grand Marnier.

Place 1 bread slice, caramel side up, on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1 tablespoon topping and 1 teaspoon pecans.

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