Description
This Overnight Cinnamon Apple Baked French Toast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Loaded with spiced apples, buttery bread cubes, and a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard, it bakes into a warm, cozy morning treat—ideal for holidays, weekends, or anytime you want an effortless breakfast that feels special.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread (14–16 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prep the Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
- Cook Apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Spread over the bread.
- Make Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over the bread and apples, pressing lightly so bread absorbs custard.
- Make Streusel (Optional): Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Refrigerate separately.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover casserole tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Let casserole rest at room temp for 20–30 minutes. Sprinkle streusel on top. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes or until golden and set.
- Serve: Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use day-old bread to prevent soggy texture.
- Don’t skip resting time after removing from the fridge—this helps even baking.
- Freeze unbaked for up to one month; thaw overnight before baking.
- Add caramel drizzle for a decadent variation.
- Short on time? Soak for just 30–45 minutes instead of overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Overnight French Toast Casserole, Cinnamon Apple French Toast, Breakfast Casserole, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Apple French Toast Bake