Overnight Apple French Toast
Wake up to a cozy breakfast delight with Overnight Apple French Toast, a make-ahead casserole that’s perfect for busy mornings or holiday brunches. This irresistible dish layers thick slices of French bread over a caramel-like brown sugar base, topped with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. The rich custard, made with eggs, milk, cream, and a touch of maple syrup, soaks into the bread overnight, creating a luxurious texture that’s golden and crisp on top while wonderfully soft inside. With just 20 minutes of prep the night before, this stress-free recipe bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent breakfast experience your family will love. Keywords: Overnight Apple French Toast, caramel apple French toast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, holiday brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (around 16 ounces) French bread
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter
- 1 cup, packed Brown sugar
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Apples
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar until dissolved, creating a caramel-like mixture. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Layer the thinly sliced apples over the caramel mixture and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
Arrange the slices of French bread on top of the apples, slightly overlapping them if needed to fit in the dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Press the bread down gently with a spatula to help it absorb the custard.
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the custard.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the prepared dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with additional maple syrup, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 339.9 g | 436% | |
| Saturated Fat | 184.9 g | 925% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2285 mg | 762% | |
| Sodium | 4516 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 612.9 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 352.8 g | ||
| Protein | 123.1 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 1340 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 2739 mg | 58% | |
*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.
