ORANGE MARMALADE BREAKFAST BAKE

Orange Marmalade Breakfast Bake image

Provided by Lori Loucas @jostlori

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
24 slice(s) french bread, 1/2 inch thick
1 jar(s) orange marmalade (12 oz)
6 large eggs
2 3/4 cup(s) milk
1/3 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, ground
1/3 cup(s) walnuts, finely chopped
FOR THE SYRUP:
1 1/4 cup(s) real maple syrup
1/3 cup(s) orange juice
2 teaspoon(s) grated orange zest

Steps:

Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange half of the bread slices overlapping in a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish, buttered side down. Spread marmalade over bread slices; top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until blended; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
While the bake is resting, combine maple syrup, orange juice and zest in a small saucepan. Heat through. Serve in a small pitcher alongside the casserole.