French Toast Apple Bake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this French Toast Apple Bake—a decadently layered breakfast casserole that combines tender French bread, spiced apples, and a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a make-ahead holiday breakfast, this recipe features tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, a touch of nutmeg, and a buttery golden finish. The bread soaks up the creamy egg mixture for a soft, pudding-like texture, while the oven-toasted top adds a satisfying crunch. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet start to your day. Ready in just over an hour and bursting with autumnal aromas, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (day-old or slightly stale)
- 3 large Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 6 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Slice the French bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, then toss them with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Spread half of the bread cubes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer half of the sliced apples over the bread cubes, then top with the remaining bread cubes and apple slices.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and apples, ensuring everything is well coated. Gently press down with a spatula or your hands to help the bread absorb the custard.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Dot the top of the casserole with small pieces of butter.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the French Toast Apple Bake cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.1 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1419 mg | 473% | |
| Sodium | 2929 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 557.3 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.8 g | ||
| Protein | 96.4 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.2 mcg | 61% | |
| Calcium | 1001 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2472 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
