Pecan French Toast Recipe

Name: Pecan French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup milk; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Servings: persons

4 eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

1
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Place bread slices in a tightly spaced single layer in the bottom of a flat dish or baking pan. Pour milk mixture over bread, cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
2
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Coat a jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet evenly with the melted butter. Arrange soaked bread slices in a single layer on pan. Sprinkle evenly with orange peel and pecans.
4
Bake in preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Check slices during last 10 minutes of baking time to avoid burning.

457

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 2/3 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan French Toast

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