Baked French Toast Casserole With Cranberry & Pistachio Streusel
Prepare to be delighted by the flavors and textures of this scrumptious Orange Cranberry French Toast Casserole. The combination of zesty orange, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pistachios nestled between layers of soft bread soaked in a rich egg custard is a true feast for the senses. A perfect dish to make ahead and pop in the oven for a cozy breakfast or brunch gathering, this casserole will fill your home with the aroma of warm spices and sweet citrus. Dive into each delectable bite drizzled with maple syrup for an indulgent treat that will surely become a favorite with your loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12 (3/4-inch thick) slices country-style white bread
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp grated orange rind
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 tbsp (packed) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- The Casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the bread slices on two baking sheets and toast for 5 minutes, or until firm and just crisp (but not browned) on the outside.
- Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Lay the bread slices, overlapping each other, in the dish.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, orange juice, milk, vanilla extract, orange rind, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate the casserole for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the oven 15 minutes prior to baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- The Streusel:
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, butter, dried cranberries and pistachios.
- Dollop the streusel over the bread slices.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are starting to brown.
- Serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Yield
Serves 8 to 10
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/8 of Casserole)
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
- Protein Content: 8 g
- Fat Content: 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
- Cholesterol Content: 57 mg
- Sodium Content: 283 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 18 g
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