INGREDIENTS
3 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (8-oz.) French bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together eggs and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Add bread cubes, and stir to combine completely. Cover and chill 10 minutes. Stir pecans into bread mixture. Spoon bread mixture into a lightly greased (with butter) 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
2. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until set. Let stand 10 minutes, and serve with warm Brandy-Orange Sauce.
