Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Overnight Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines soft challah bread, sweet apples, and aromatic cinnamon, perfect for cozy weekend brunches or festive gatherings. Prepare it the night before for a stress-free morning, and enjoy every bite of this delicious breakfast treat that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups challah bread, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups fresh apples, chopped (e.g., Granny Smith)
- For Topping: 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- Maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish and place cubed challah bread evenly in it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly coated.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and press down gently to ensure soaking.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg