Description
A baked French toast casserole filled with spiced apples and caramel sauce, suitable for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) thick-cut bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apples)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Let the bread soak for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- While the bread soaks, prepare the apple filling. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples soften slightly. Remove from heat.
- Spoon the cooked apple mixture over the soaked bread. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the apples.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup for some of the caramel sauce if you prefer a less intense sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Caramel Apple, Stuffed French Toast, Casserole, Baked French Toast, Apple Dessert, Brunch