French Toast Casserole
with Honey-Glazed Fruit
Serve this decadent dish for breakfast or brunch with a group.
It is both light and satisfying, and can be made ahead to
reduce prep time in the morning.
Ingredients
• Cooking spray
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 6 slices whole-wheat bread • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
(lowest sodium available), • 1 can (15 oz) light fruit
halved lengthwise
cocktail, drained
• 1 ½ cups fat-free milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 ½ cups egg substitute
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp light tub margarine
(make sure it is trans- fat-
free)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square
baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place the bread halves with the cut sides (the crustless
sides) touching the bottom of the pan and the crust sides
resting on the slice beneath them. The slices should overlap
slightly. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg substitute,
brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread.
Using a spoon, press down the bread to soak up the milk
mixture. Spread the fruit cocktail over the bread. Drizzle
with the honey. Using a teaspoon, dot with the margarine.
4. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until the centre of the
casserole is set (does not jiggle when the casserole is gently
shaken.) Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
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