Best 11 Orange French Toast With Pecan Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Orange French Toast with Pecan Sauce, a tantalizing dish that harmonizes sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This recipe is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, offering a unique twist on the classic French toast. The juicy oranges and aromatic cinnamon infuse the bread with a burst of citrus and warmth, while the pecan sauce adds a rich, buttery, and nutty layer that complements the crispy toasted bread. Additionally, we present variations on this classic, including a decadent Chocolate French Toast with Raspberry Sauce for chocolate enthusiasts and a savory French Toast Casserole with Sausage and Cheese for those who prefer a hearty and savory brunch option. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to provide a memorable and satisfying meal, catering to diverse preferences and ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE-DOWN ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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I like to serve this for breakfast when we have overnight guests or for a holiday brunch. It gives Florida visitors a taste of sunshine! -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 large eggs
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange liqueur, optional
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the sugar, pecans, orange zest and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Arrange bread in dish. Spread with cream cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice, orange liqueur if desired and butter flavoring; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. To serve, invert slices onto plates.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 343mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BUTTER PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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This dish is a fabulous twist on traditional French toast. Substituting French bread for regular sliced bread and adding bourbon to the sauce makes it a real showstopper that's perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dessert.

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, plus more for serving
1/2 cup whole milk
5 large eggs
1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 small French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup bourbon
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Powdered sugar, for serving
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, the cinnamon, and vanilla. Whisk together until everything's combined and smooth.
  • One by one, dunk the slices of bread into the egg mixture and place them on the buttery skillet.
  • Fit as many slices in the skillet as you can, cooking them until golden on the first side, about 2 1/2 minutes. Flip to cook them on the other side for about 2 minutes. Remove them to a plate. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and repeat with the rest of the bread slices until they're all cooked.
  • To the same skillet, add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, and the salt. Stir and cook over medium heat until the butter and sugar are melted and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat completely, pour in the bourbon and stir, allowing the fumes to dissipate for about 1 minute. Turn the stove on medium heat and continue to stir and cook for another minute, or until the mixture is starting to thicken. Add the pecans, stir to combine. Keep cooking the sauce, stirring constantly, until the mixture is deep golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to cook it too long as it will become chewy, you want a nice caramelly sauce. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve two pieces of French toast with a little butter. Sift over some powdered sugar.
  • Spoon on a generous amount of the sauce then top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.

BAKED ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
2/3 cup Florida's Natural® Premium Brand Orange Juice
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
8-1/2" thick bread slices
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter,
1 cup Florida's Natural® Premium Brand orange juice.

Steps:

  • Beat together eggs, juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Arrange bread in a single layer, top with egg mixture. Refrigerate 2 hrs. Melt butter in 10" x 15" x 2" pan, and arrange bread on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans, and bake 10 minutes more. Syrup: Combine and cook over low heat. Do not boil. Cook for 10 minutes, and serve warm.

CRUNCHY ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups cornflakes, crumbled
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 loaf challah, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup warm maple syrup
Ground cinnamon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Zest the orange and set aside. Working over a medium bowl, segment the orange; squeeze the juice from the remaining orange membranes.
  • Whisk the eggs, orange zest, milk, cinnamon and orange juice in a baking dish or shallow bowl. Add the cornflakes and bacon to another baking dish and toss together. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture and let them soak for 1 minute.
  • While the bread is soaking, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter on the griddle pan or skillet.
  • Working with one slice of bread at a time, let the excess egg mixture drip off and then dredge the bread in the cornflake mixture. Add the bread to the griddle, carefully placing as many slices of bread as can comfortably fit without touching too much (it's OK if the edges need to touch a little). You can dredge the bread, transfer it to an unlined baking sheet and hold for 5 minutes while one batch is cooking.
  • Cook on one side, rotating occasionally, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until it is equally browned, another 2 minutes. Transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you complete the next batches. Repeat the cooking process, melting 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch.
  • When all of the French toast is cooked and you are ready to serve, gently stir together the maple syrup and orange segments, making sure not to break up the segments. Spoon the syrup over the French toast and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

BAKED ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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This is a wonderful treat with easy advance preparation. An elegant breakfast to serve over- night guests. Prep time includes 2 hours chill time. This is a Texas recipe - oranges from the valley, not to mention all the Texas pecan trees. Southwestern U.S.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Breads

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices bread, 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Toast: Beat together eggs, juice, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.
  • Arrange bread in a single layer, top with egg mixture.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Melt butter in 10 X 15 X 2 pan, and arrange bread on top.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with pecans, and bake 10 minutes more.
  • Orange syrup: Combine syrup ingredients and cook over low heat.
  • Do not boil.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, and serve warm over hot toast.

PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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A wonderful baked French toast prepared the night before and baked the next morning. This makes an excellent holiday breakfast! Serve with maple syrup or as is.

Provided by SACHABEAR

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
¾ cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until mixture is smooth and brown sugar has dissolved. Pour 1 cup egg mixture into prepared baking dish. Arrange slices of French bread into baking dish and pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and maple syrup into butter, stirring until smooth. Bring syrup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir pecans into syrup. Spoon pecan praline syrup evenly over French toast casserole.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 160.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 365.9 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

ORANGE FRENCH TOAST WITH PECAN SAUCE



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Oh yum... It's hard to put into words how delectable this french toast is. Imagine biting into a fluffy, buttery, orange french toast dripping with vanilla bourbon pecan syrup. Rich, buttery, aromatic, and sweet, one bite you've entered breakfast heaven. Simply delicious!

Provided by David Reeves

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE FRENCH TOAST
6 slice 1" thick - challah or brioche
3 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c whole milk
1/2 c heavy cream
1/4 c fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp Grand Marnier
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 Tbsp butter
FOR THE PECAN SAUCE
1 1/2 c sugar
1/3 c water
1 c heavy cream
3/4 c pecans, toasted and chopped
2 Tbsp butter
1 pinch salt
2 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp bourbon

Steps:

  • 1. Add the sugar and water in a sauce pan over medium high heat.
  • 2. Do not stir the sugar, but swirl occasionally until it turns amber in color - about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream.
  • 4. Once incorporated, return to heat and stir in the pecans until smooth.
  • 5. Whisk in remaining ingredients.
  • 6. Remove from heat allowing it to cool.
  • 7. Whisk the eggs and sugar together.
  • 8. Add remaining ingredients except butter and whisk vigorously until well blended.
  • 9. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Dip bread slices two at a time into the egg mixture, allowing both sides to soak without becoming completely saturated. Using 1/2 tablespoon of butter for each slice, saute until browned well on both sides. Wipe out skillet and repeat with remainder of bread.
  • 10. Place browned slices directly on the oven grate, preheated to 300 degrees F to finish cooking as you prep the pecan sauce.
  • 11. Plate the french toast and spoon the pecan sauce (in place of syrup) over it.

ORANGE-PECAN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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From Cooking Light. "Making this casserole saves you the trouble of standing over a griddle flipping individual slices of French toast. Assemble the dish the night before your gathering, and pop it in the oven the next morning. Be sure to serve each slice bottom-side up so the pecan mixture is on top."

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
cooking spray
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup nonfat milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large egg whites
2 large eggs
12 slices French bread (1-inch-thick slices)

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup; pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over sugar mixture.
  • Combine rind and next 7 ingredients (rind through eggs); stir with a whisk.
  • Arrange bread slices over pecans in dish; pour egg mixture over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Carefully turn bread slices over to absorb excess egg mixture.
  • Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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A few years ago, at the age of 50, I decided to teach myself to cook. I made this French toast that my mother would serve with grilled ham and sweet warm maple syrup. I was so pleased with the results, I've been cooking ever since!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 slices day-old bread

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, sugar, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts :

HINT-OF-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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"Our daughter and son-in-law have their own sugar works in Vermont, so we always have a supply of maple syrup, which makes this breakfast favorite even better," notes Donna Warner of Tavares, Florida. "This recipe can be expanded to feed a crowd, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar or maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Place the bread in an 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large skillet, cook French toast in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar or serve with syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Make-ahead convenience is a bonus with this yummy brunch dish, says Summerfield, North Carolina's Cindy Fish. "It couldn't be easier but tastes like you really fussed!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt; pour over bread. Let stand for 10 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook over medium heat until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with pecans. Top with bread. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 30-35 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 30g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 249mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges and lemons for the best flavor. This will give your French toast a bright, citrusy taste.
  • Be careful not to overcook the French toast. Cook it until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still soft and fluffy on the inside.
  • If you don't have any orange liqueur, you can substitute another type of liquor, such as rum or vodka.
  • The pecan sauce is optional, but it really takes this French toast to the next level. It is sweet, nutty, and oh-so-delicious.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

Conclusion:

This Orange French Toast with Pecan Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. The orange and lemon zest give the French toast a bright, citrusy flavor, while the pecan sauce adds a sweet, nutty touch. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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