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Description
A delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of oranges, topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the bread cubes evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle cranberries and half the orange zest over the bread.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread cubes.
- Press the bread down lightly to soak up the liquid. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top. Sprinkle remaining orange zest and pecans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- You can substitute dried cranberries if fresh ones aren’t available.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange liqueur to the egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American