Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake
A comforting and delicious baked French toast made with apples and cinnamon, perfect for brunch or holiday breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) French or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Butter for greasing
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the bread cubes in the dish to form an even layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Scatter the diced apples and optional pecans over the bread cubes evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well saturated, pressing down gently with a spatula.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best results.
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until golden brown on top and the center is set.
- Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with maple syrup.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with almond or low-fat milk. To make it nut-free, omit the pecans.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/apple-cinnamon-french-toast-bake/