Orange-Pecan French Toast Casserole

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Orange-Pecan French Toast Casserole
45 min.
12
291kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful way to elevate your morning routine? Introducing the Orange-Pecan French Toast Casserole, a heavenly dish that transforms breakfast into a sensational feasting experience. Perfect for family gatherings, brunch parties, or simply when you want to indulge in comfort food, this vegetarian casserole is easy to prepare and absolutely satisfying.

The combination of sweet brown sugar, buttery pecans, and zesty orange juice creates a burst of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. Each tender slice of French bread soaks in a rich custard mixture, ensuring every bite is moist and decadent. With the added crunch of chopped pecans and the warm aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen, this dish is not only delicious but a feast for the senses.

What's more, you can prepare this casserole ahead of time! Simply refrigerate it for an hour or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. When you're ready to serve, just pop it in the oven, and in mere minutes, you’ll have a golden-brown masterpiece that serves 12. Not only is it a great source of energy to kickstart your day, with each serving containing just 291 calories, but it is also a delightful side dish that complements any brunch spread perfectly. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this sumptuous dish – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons light-colored corn syrup 
  • large egg whites 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup milk fat-free
  • pound bread french 1-inch-thick ()
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup orange juice fresh
  • teaspoon orange rind grated
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup; pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  2. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over sugar mixture.
  3. Combine rind and next 7 ingredients (rind through eggs); stir with a whisk. Arrange bread slices over pecans in dish; pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 35
  5. Carefully turn bread slices over to absorb excess egg mixture.
  6. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein9.29%
Fat27.57%
Carbs63.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.65
Glycemic Load
19.03
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.1952174642812%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
2.47mg
Naringenin
0.44mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.05kcal
14.55%
Fat:9.08g
13.98%
Saturated Fat:3.9g
24.37%
Carbohydrates:46.82g
15.61%
Net Carbohydrates:45.55g
16.56%
Sugar:27.85g
30.94%
Cholesterol:44.86mg
14.95%
Sodium:305.51mg
13.28%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:6.89g
13.78%
Selenium:15.69µg
22.42%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.27%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.12%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.44%
Folate:58.24µg
14.56%
Vitamin C:10.6mg
12.85%
Iron:1.9mg
10.54%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.97%
Phosphorus:82.66mg
8.27%
Calcium:61.98mg
6.2%
Copper:0.12mg
6.04%
Magnesium:23.15mg
5.79%
Vitamin A:267.62IU
5.35%
Fiber:1.27g
5.08%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.85%
Potassium:167.53mg
4.79%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.2%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.04%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.53%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.45%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%
Source:My Recipes