French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Apples
This make-ahead French toast casserole is perfect for weekend brunches. Stale bread works better than fresh in this recipe, as it soaks up the custard without becoming too soggy.
Ingredients
- 8 cups stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 arge eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ 1/2 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the caramelized apples:
- 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange bread cubes evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the caramelized apples: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 8-10 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized.
- Spread the apple mixture over the soaked bread.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden.