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Close-up view of a slice of Apple French Toast Casserole topped with diced apples and pecans.
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Apple French Toast Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350
A delicious baked breakfast combining sweet apples, cinnamon, and rich custard, perfect for a cozy morning.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 pound brioche bread loaf (cut into about 2-inch cubes)

Eggs

  • 8 large eggs

Milk

  • 4 cups whole milk

Brown Sugar

  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar (divided)

Cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)

Vanilla Extract

  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Butter

  • 4 tablespoons butter

Apples

  • 3 large large apples (peeled, cored, and diced)

Pecans

  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans

Maple Syrup

  • for serving pure maple syrup

Instructions 

  • Butter a 9x13 baking dish and place bread cubes inside.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla; pour over bread and set aside.
  • Melt butter, cook apples with remaining sugar and cinnamon until soft and thickened.
  • Pour apple mixture over bread, sprinkle with pecans, cover, and refrigerate or bake immediately.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 20 more minutes until set.

Notes

Let the casserole sit for 15 minutes before serving for best texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, French Toast