Best 8 Orange Pecan French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Orange Pecan French Toast, a harmonious blend of classic flavors with a refreshing twist. This recipe presents a delightful combination of orange zest, brown sugar, and pecans, creating a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. Perfectly toasted bread slices are adorned with this delectable orange pecan mixture, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Accompanying this main recipe are two enticing variations: Orange-Pecan Stuffed French Toast and Orange-Pecan French Toast Casserole. The stuffed French toast encases the irresistible orange pecan filling within tender bread slices, while the casserole combines all the flavors into a delectable baked dish. These variations offer unique takes on the classic French toast, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match.

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ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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My husband and I were vacationing recently and had this lovely French toast at a bed and breakfast. When we came back home, I kept missing it so I called them up and requested it. They actually gave me the recipe over the phone! I generally halve the recipe for my husband and I, and bake it in an 8 inch square pan. Reheats well in the toaster oven. I served it to my in-laws recently and they loved it. Serve with a little sweetened whipped cream and berries!

Provided by SR

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
⅓ cup chopped pecans
12 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
2 eggs
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

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.

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.

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 PECAN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

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.

PECAN ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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Thick bread slices, a touch of grated orange peel and crunchy pecans make this French toast something special. -Allan Whytock, Lebanon, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Place bread in a 13x9-in. dish; pour egg mixture over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning slices once., Preheat oven to 400°. Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; top with bread. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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This is my friends and family's favorite special breakfast!

Provided by Steve Norgaard

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 eggs
2/3 c orange juice
1/3 c milk
3 Tbsp orange liqueur
1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp nutmeg
12 thick slices french bread
1/3 c butter, melted
1/2 c chopped pecans
powdered sugar for garnish
fresh fruit for garnish
syrup

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, orange juice, milk, orange liqueur, sugar, orange zest, vanilla and nutmeg.
  • 2. Dip each slice of French bread in mixture, turning to coat both sides.
  • 3. Place soaked bread slices in a single layer on an ungreased 15x10 jelly roll pan. Pour any remaining mixture over bread.
  • 4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • 5. Next morning: Preheat oven to 375 F
  • 6. Divide melted butter evenly between two 9x13 glass baking dishes and spread to completely cover the bottom of dishes.
  • 7. Place soaked bread slices in a single layer in the two dishes and sprinkle with pecans.
  • 8. Bake on middle rack in oven for 20 minutes. Do not turn slices over.
  • 9. Remove from baking dishes, sprinkle with powdered sugar (if desired) and serve with a variety of syrups

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges. Fresh oranges will give your French toast a brighter, more citrusy flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use orange juice concentrate, but be sure to dilute it with water according to the package directions.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your French toast tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a heavy skillet. A heavy skillet will help to evenly cook your French toast. If you don't have a heavy skillet, you can use a regular skillet, but be sure to reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook the French toast in batches. Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the French toast will not cook evenly. Cook the French toast in batches of 2 or 3 slices at a time.
  • Serve the French toast immediately. French toast is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to keep the French toast warm, place it in a 200°F oven.

Conclusion:

Orange pecan French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. With its bright citrus flavor and crunchy pecan topping, this French toast is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give orange pecan French toast a try!

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