Name: Caramel Apple French Toast Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 8 h 50 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 cups brioche or challah bread, cubed; 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup caramel sauce; 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional); Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Description

A comforting sweet breakfast casserole combining warm caramel sauce, tender baked apples, and golden bread cubes. Perfect for cozy fall mornings or brunch gatherings, this non-soggy overnight bake delivers a fluffy custard interior and crisp top in an 8×8 dish.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups brioche or challah bread, cubed

4 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced

1/2 cup caramel sauce

1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray

2. Spread 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish

3. Layer half of the bread cubes over the caramel

4. Arrange half of the apple slices over the bread and drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel

5. Repeat with remaining bread and apples, finishing with a caramel drizzle

6. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt

7. Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread and apples, pressing down gently to ensure even absorption

8. Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight

9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

10. Remove foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set

11. Let the casserole rest 10–15 minutes before serving

12. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle extra caramel and sprinkle pecans before serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: caramel, apple, french toast, casserole, breakfast, brunch, fall recipe, sweet, overnight, baked