Description
Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is a warm, inviting breakfast dish that brings together the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sweet apples in a luscious custard-soaked bread. Perfect for brunch or cozy family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked fresh in the morning, offering a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cube the day-old French bread into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cubed bread and diced apples until well coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg