Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons grated orange zest2 teaspoons ground cinnamon12 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)4 ounces cream cheese, softened8 large eggs1 cup orange juice1 tablespoon orange liqueur, optional1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
Preparation
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.
