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A golden baked French toast casserole topped with sliced caramelized apples, drizzled with syrup, garnished with cinnamon, served in a rustic white dish, with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, styled with fresh mint leaves on a wooden table

Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake for a Cozy Breakfast

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A delicious baked French toast casserole soaked in a cinnamon custard, topped with caramelized apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups of day-old bread, cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • 1/4 cup of maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 large apples, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Place bread cubes in the prepared dish. Pour custard mixture over bread.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter and cook apple slices with cinnamon until tender and caramelized.
  5. Top the soaked bread with caramelized apples.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Use stale bread for best soaking.
  • Cook apple slices until caramelized for extra flavor.
  • Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg