Description
Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake is a delightful dish that brings comfort and joy to your breakfast table. With layers of fluffy, day-old French bread soaked in a creamy custard infused with sweet apples and warm cinnamon, every bite offers a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for brunch gatherings or leisurely family breakfasts, this easy-to-make recipe can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy stress-free mornings with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 1 tsp freshly ground cinnamon
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In the greased dish, evenly distribute the cubed French bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in diced apples and pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they soak well.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 155mg