Easy French Toast Casserole |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This easy french toast casserole is a rich and decadent addition to any breakfast or brunch table. If you don't want to use the orange liqueur, you can substitute 1 to 2 teaspoons of orange juice. Ingredients:
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup |
cooking spray |
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
1/2 cup egg substitute |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon grated orange rind |
2 large eggs |
6 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices french bread |
6 tablespoons frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed |
1 to 2 teaspoons grand marnier (orange-flavored liqueur) |
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until bubbly and sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Pour sugar mixture into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of pan. Set aside; cool completely.
2. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (through eggs) in a large shallow bowl; stir with a whisk. Dip 1 bread slice in milk mixture; arrange bread slice over sugar mixture in dish. Repeat procedure with remaining 5 bread slices. Pour any remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°.
4. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. While casserole bakes, combine whipped topping and Grand Marnier. Place 1 bread slice, caramel side up, on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1 tablespoon topping and 1 teaspoon pecans.
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