Bobby’s Lighter Baked French Toast Casserole

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Bobby’s Lighter Baked French Toast Casserole

By Bobby Deen

501 Less Calories
182 mg Less Cholesterol

Ingredients:
1(12.5-ounce) loaf whole-wheat French bread, cut into 18 slices (3/4-inch-thick slices)
3 cups low-fat milk
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 large eggs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons light stick butter
1 1/2 cups light raspberry syrup
Directions:
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Arrange bread slices in the baking dish.

Whisk together the milk, half-and-half, eggs, egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla,
1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture over the bread slices, coating the bread slices evenly with the liquid. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

To make the topping, combine the brown sugar, pecans, butter, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the bread. Bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden, about 45 minutes. Serve with the syrup.

Prep Time: Day ahead
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 12 servings (1/12th casserole with 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup)

Per Serving: 226 Cal; 8 g Protein; 6 g Tot Fat; 2 g Sat Fat; 2 g Mono Fat; 46 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 16 g Sugar; 132 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 300 mg Sodium; 69 mg Cholesterol

Original recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Lightened Up recipe courtesy of Bobby Deen and the Paula Deen Test Kitchen

Bobby Deen is the younger son of celebrity chef Paula Deen. Like older brother Jamie, the Savannah resident has helped shape the Deen media empire with a series of highly successful commercial collaborations, ranging from three best selling cookbooks to the series Road Tasted on the Food Network and the award winning Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah. On a personal side, he was also named one of People Magazine’s Most Eligible bachelors in 2007.

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Reader Comments:

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By mark on March 16, 2013

Hey Bobby, I make your mother's French Toast Casserole every year for Xmas morning. Was wondering, if you think I could use eggbeaters instead of the eggs. I also would try using Fat Free half n half. What do you think?

By claire on January 07, 2013

I love to make my Family French Toast for Christmas Morning. I will definitely try the lighter version this year. Do you have a lighter version for Potatoe casserole? Wishining you and Your Family a Merry Chritsmas! Terri

By Terri on December 16, 2012

Dear Ms. Deen: I am a 64 year old woman that moved south with her husband a few years ago, after our son married a wonderful Savannah girl. I have been a fan of Paula Deen for several years. I would really like to meet you one day this year while visiting our son's inlaws in Savannah. I see your schedule as far as a book signing, and other things, but I do not know "IF" I can be there for those events. Is there any other time that we may be able to meet you? I understand your time is very valuable, and please understand I can not afford to buy a piece of said time. But I would be very honored if you would allow my family, and I to meet you this year. I would also like to meet your sons, they appear to be fine young men. Your recipes are fabulous as I am sure you know. Best Regards, Nancy Bay

By Nancy Bay on December 04, 2012

I like your food sead me some of your recipes

By Crystal Clevenger hatton on April 20, 2010

This is a great feature for those of us who like to cook healthy, great addition to the website!

By Sharon on January 10, 2010

Sounds good for brunch, thanks.

By Lynn on January 06, 2010

If making for adults, I add two T of brandy. Wow, say my guests.

By marzi on January 06, 2010

Can’t wait to try this receipe. Sounds so delicious. I see more cooking in my kitchen with these new Bobby Lightens It Up receipes. What a great way to start a new year! THANKS!

By Lynn on January 05, 2010

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Bobby’s Lighter Baked French Toast Casserole