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Nutty French Toast

When the holidays roll around, this French toast casserole is a breakfast dish that truly takes the cake. In fact, your guests are sure to go nuts over this sweet treat.
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 3161.03 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup(s) sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup(s) orange juice
  • 1/3 cup(s) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2/3 cup(s) butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup(s) macadamia nuts, chopped

Instructions

 

  • Combine first six ingredients, stirring well.
  • Fit bread slices in a single layer into a lightly greased 13x9x2-baking dish.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread slices.
  • Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning bread once.
  • The next morning, pour butter into a 15x10x1 jellyroll pan.
  • Place bread slices in a single layer in pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with powdered sugar and/or nutmeg.
  • Serve with maple syrup.
  • Ready in 50 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 3161.03kcalCarbohydrates: 304.41gProtein: 79.49gFat: 185.52gSaturated Fat: 89.95gCholesterol: 1073.44mgSodium: 3555.7mgFiber: 11.34gSugar: 70.57g

Keyword Bread, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla
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