Apple Baked French Toast Casserole: A Delicious Breakfast Treat
This delicious apple baked French toast casserole combines the flavors of custard-soaked bread and fresh apples, making it a perfect breakfast delight. It's easy to prepare and ideal for serving a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and diced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- ¼ cup maple syrup for drizzling
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed French bread and diced apples, adding nuts if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well mixed.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and apple mixture, ensuring all bread cubes are soaked.
- Gently stir to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour in the soaked bread mixture, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard.