MACADAMIA FRENCH TOAST

Macadamia French Toast image

Beverly Ellis of McKenzie, Tennessee shared this appetizing eye-opener. Flavored with orange juice and nutmeg, this nutty French toast bake is perfect for overnight company because it's assembled a day ahead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
4 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup, optional

Steps:

Arrange bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until blended; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Transfer bread slices to prepared pan; sprinkle with nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.