Marmalade French Toast Casserole

By Jay_Naegele

Ingredients

• 3 Tb butter, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) sourdough french bread loaf, cut into 24 (1/2 inch) slices
• 2 2/3 C 1% milk
• 1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade
• 1/3 C sugar
• 1 Tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 Tsp ground nutmeg
• 6 large eggs
• 1/3 C finely chopped walnuts
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
Arrange 12 bread slices, buttered side down, slightly overlapping in a single layer in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Spread marmalade evenly over bread; top with remaining 12 bread slices, buttered side up.
Combine milk, sugar, vanilla extract and eggs, stirring with a whisk.
Pour egg mixture over bread.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350.
Uncover.
Sprinkle casserole with walnuts.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.