Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast
Transform your mornings with this indulgent Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast, a make-ahead breakfast casserole that's brimming with cozy fall flavors. Thick slices of French bread are soaked in a rich custard spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, then layered with tender caramelized apples for a decadent twist. Prepared the night before, this dish is conveniently ready to bake in the morning, making it perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings, or relaxed weekends. Finished with a drizzle of warm maple syrup and optional powdered sugar, this golden-brown casserole offers the perfect balance of sweetness, warmth, and heartiness. Simple to prepare yet irresistibly flavorful, it's an effortless way to impress your family or guests with a comforting, crowd-pleasing breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 medium-sized, peeled and sliced Apples
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in a single layer in the greased baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the apples are softened.
Spread the cooked apple mixture evenly over the bread in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours to soak).
The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Bake the French toast casserole, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with powdered sugar or fresh fruit for additional sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.5 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.9 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1904 mg | 634% | |
| Sodium | 4386 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 641.3 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 410.1 g | ||
| Protein | 116.0 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.8 mcg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 1162 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2471 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.
