Orange and Pecan French Toast
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 6 - 8
- Course: Breakfast
A traditional French toast with a splash of citrus and sweet pecan crunch.
Reynolds Kitchens® Tips
Reynolds Kitchens tip
Cover bread with Reynolds Wrap®Aluminum Foil to keep it from drying out.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 18 to 20 pieces of French bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
Directions
Step 1
Whisk together eggs, orange juice, milk, 3 tablespoons pecans, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 2
Pour half of the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch dish. Place the bread in a single layer on top of the egg batter. Pour the remaining batter over the top of the bread. Cover with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Fry bread in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden on each side.
Step 4
Serve with remaining pecans and maple syrup.
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