ORANGE MARMALADE BREAKFAST BAKE

Orange Marmalade Breakfast Bake image

When I host a brunch I always look for a main dish that can be prepared a day ahead so I can spend the extra time preparing other recipes. If you like, use grapefruit or mixed fruit marmalade instead of the orange marmalade called for in the recipe.-Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
24 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
6 large eggs
2-3/4 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
SYRUP:
1-1/4 cups maple syrup
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons 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. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, orange juice and zest; heat through. Serve with casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.