Overnight Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake
Total Time
3 hours 25 minutes
Prep Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(26)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf brioche bread, cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- 12 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
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Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; continue cooking until sugar has dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2
Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place a layer of bread cubes evenly into the baking dish. Top with cream cheese and half the apple mixture in an even layer. Top with remaining bread cubes and remaining apple mixture.
Step 3
In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove baking dish from the refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
Step 5
Sprinkle with pecans; place into oven and bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; continue to bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and center is firm.
Step 6
Serve immediately, sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Use sturdy bread such as brioche, challah, or sourdough for best results.
Firm apples like honeycrisp are recommended.
Recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8 baking dish, reducing bake time to 35-40 minutes.
Freeze before baking to preserve texture.
