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A delightful breakfast casserole combining cinnamon, apples, and baked French toast, perfect for busy mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread (French or brioche, cubed)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the greased dish, then sprinkle half of the diced apples and half of the brown sugar over the bread.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread and apple layers.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, apples, brown sugar, and egg mixture.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) in the morning.
- Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture. Feel free to add raisins or dried cranberries for extra flavor. Adjust cinnamon and sugar according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American