Macadamia French Toast

Name: Macadamia French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

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.

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

Directions

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.