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Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast

Elevate your breakfast with this comforting and indulgent Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast, featuring buttery French bread soaked in a luscious custard and topped with sweet cinnamon apples.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes Stale bread works best for soaking.
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup 2% milk Can substitute with whole milk.
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup butter For cooking apples.
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the French Bread - Cut French bread into 1-inch cubes and let sit out for a few hours or overnight.
  • Step 2: Make the Custard Mixture - In a large bowl, beat eggs and add half-and-half, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Step 3: Combine Bread with Custard - Place cubed bread into custard mixture and fold gently until coated.
  • Step 4: Prepare the Apple Topping - Melt butter in a skillet, add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until apples are tender.
  • Step 5: Layer and Bake - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, pour in bread mixture, and top with apple mixture.
  • Step 6: Bake to Perfection - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 7: Cool and Serve - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Notes

Use day-old bread for best results. You can prepare this dish the night before and bake it in the morning.