French Toast Casserole
By MJH
This easy french toast casserole is a rich and decadent addition to any breakfast or brunch table.
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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