Macadamia French Toast Recipe

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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.

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Macadamia French Toast Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
4 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

Directions

Arrange bread slices in a greased 13-in. x 9-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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-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. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 393 calories, 22 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 138 mg cholesterol, 520 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Macadamia French Toast in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p12