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Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake Recipe

Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake Recipe
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This Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake is a warm, comforting breakfast casserole featuring buttery brioche bread soaked in a spiced egg custard with tender cinnamon-sugar apples layered throughout. Topped with a brown sugar crumble, it bakes to golden perfection, making it perfect for holiday mornings or weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 loaf brioche bread, sliced

Egg Custard

  • 3 Organic Valley® Large Eggs
  • 1 ½ cup Organic Valley® Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Apples and Topping

  • 2 apples, diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar, divided
  • 6 tablespoons Organic Valley® Salted Butter, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it is ready for baking the casserole evenly.
  2. Prepare Apples: Chop and dice the apples into small chunks for even cooking and distribution in the dish.
  3. Melt Butter for Apples: Melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter in a large pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the apples.
  4. Cook Apples: Add diced apples to the melted butter and toss until all pieces are coated. Cook on medium heat until they begin to soften.
  5. Season Apples: Stir in ground cinnamon and ¼ cup of brown sugar to the apples. This will enhance the flavor and help them caramelize. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside.
  6. Mix Egg Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves until fully combined.
  7. Prepare Bread: Slice brioche bread and place pieces into a baking pan. Pour the egg custard mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are soaked well.
  8. Add Apples to Bread: Layer the cooked apples on top of the soaked bread pieces, filling all open spaces for even distribution.
  9. Make Crumble Topping: Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter with the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar to form a crumble. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole’s top layer.
  10. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until the custard is set, and the top is golden and bubbling.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh apples that hold their shape well, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Brioche bread is preferred for its rich texture, but challah or thick white bread can be used as alternatives.
  • This casserole can be prepared the night before; soak the bread in the custard and refrigerate, then add apples and topping before baking in the morning.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
  • To make the recipe dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter alternatives.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake, Breakfast Casserole, Baked French Toast, Brioche Breakfast, Apple Cinnamon Bake

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