Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, softened24 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade6 large eggs2-3/4 cups 2% milk1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/3 cup finely chopped walnutsSYRUP:1-1/4 cups maple syrup1/3 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Preparation
Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange half of the bread slices overlapping in a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish, buttered side down. Spread marmalade over bread slices; top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until blended; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes.
Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, orange juice and zest; heat through. Serve with casserole.
