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Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake – Cozy Make-Ahead Breakfast

This warm and cozy Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake is a make-ahead breakfast classic made with soft bread, baked apples, cinnamon, and a sweet egg custard. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or slow weekend mornings!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 loaf day-old bread (brioche, challah, or French)

  • 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled & chopped

  • 6 eggs

  • 2 cups milk (any kind)

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13” baking dish and add cubed bread and apples.

  2. Whisk eggs, milk, syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. Pour custard over bread. Press gently. Cover and refrigerate 30 mins or overnight.

  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drizzle with melted butter.

  5. Bake uncovered for 40–45 mins until golden and set.

  6. Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or nuts.

  • Author: Joseph
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian