Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole
An indulgent breakfast treat featuring layers of soft bread, sweet apples, and velvety caramel, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 8 slices slices of bread (preferably brioche or challah) Using brioche or challah will give the best texture.
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk Almond milk can be used for a lighter version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced A mix of sweet and tart apples is recommended.
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Omit for a nut-free option.
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the bread into cubes (about 1-inch pieces) and layer half of it in the bottom of the dish.
Mixing the Custard
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
Adding Apples
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts (if using) into the custard mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Layering the Casserole
- Pour the custard and apple mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Add the remaining bread cubes on top, pressing down gently to soak up the custard.
Baking
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top layer of bread.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Serving
- Take it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and extra caramel if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can also be frozen for about a month. Reheat in the oven or microwave.