Delicious Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake: 5 amazing tips
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Make a delicious and easy Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake for your family. This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for fall mornings.
- Author: Maya Hayes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 loaf (1 pound) challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Place bread cubes in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Gently press the bread cubes down to ensure they are soaked.
- Scatter the diced apples and pecans (if using) over the top.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes, or until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a stronger apple flavor, you can sauté the diced apples with a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of cinnamon before adding them to the bake.
- If you don’t have challah or brioche, a sturdy white bread will also work.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: 25-30g
- Sodium: 300-400mg
- Fat: 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 2-3g
- Protein: 10-12g
- Cholesterol: 100-120mg