Description
A comforting breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of apple pie with French toast for a delightful twist, perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (stale or day-old works best)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut bread into cubes and place in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over bread, ensuring even coverage.
- In another bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Layer over the bread.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Allow to sit for 30 minutes to soak up custard.
- Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden brown.
Notes
Stale bread absorbs the custard better for enhanced flavor and texture. Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, apple cinnamon, brunch recipe, French toast, fall flavors