Orange Maple French Toast Casserole

May 1, 2023, 1:00:00 PM

If you love orange, you're going to love this Orange Maple French Toast Casserole. It's a great breakfast recipe for any day or special celebration!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes + cooling time

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf thick-cut white bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 navel orange juiced + 2 peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
  • powdered sugar, for serving

Method

  1. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each bread slice in half diagonally, Overlap bread slices, crust side up, in prepared baking dish.
  2. Whish together eggs, milk, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon and syrup in medium bowl. Pour custard mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until top is lightly golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  4. Top with orange slices, pistachios and powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup and enjoy.