Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole: The Ultimate Brunch Bake

Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole: The Ultimate Brunch Bake RECIPE BY SARAH MITCHELL

PREP 20 mins COOK 45 mins CALS 380 kcal YIELD 12 servings The Story Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole: The Ultimate Brunch Bake

What You'll Need ✓ 1 loaf (1 lb) brioche or challah bread, day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes ✓ 4 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 🍬 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar ✓ 2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 🥚 8 large eggs 🥛 2 cups whole milk 🥛 1/2 cup heavy cream 🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar ✓ 2 tsp vanilla extract 🧂 1/4 tsp salt 🍬 Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

How to Make It 🧼 STEP 1 Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the bread cubes evenly in the d... 🥣 STEP 2 In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. S... 👨‍🍳 STEP 3 Arrange half of the apple slices over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Top with the ... 🥣 STEP 4 In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extr... 🥣 STEP 5 Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and apples in the baking dish, ensuring all ... 👨‍🍳 STEP 6 Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes... 🌡️ STEP 7 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 min... ⏲️ STEP 8 Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an addit... ✨ STEP 9 Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and d...

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