How to Make Apple-Cinnamon French Toast Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no better way to start the day than with a warm and comforting breakfast. And if you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe to make for your family or friends, then this Apple-Cinnamon French Toast Bake is just the ticket. This dish is perfect for a lazy weekend morning, a holiday brunch, or even a special occasion like Christmas morning. With its sweet and spicy flavors and comforting texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cooking spray
  • 8 slices cinnamon bread
  • 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 4 large eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 8x8-inch dish

  • Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to coat. Layer 4 slices bread on the bottom of the baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 of the apples. Repeat layers.
  • Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix well. Pour over the bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Pull out of the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix butter, brown sugar, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Spread over the top layer of apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 157mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 175mg