Description
Indulge in a delicious Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast Casserole recipe that’s lightened up for a guilt-free breakfast or brunch. Learn how to make it now!
Ingredients
- 12 slices of French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (360 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5 g)
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (30 g)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, melted (30 g)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (12 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Arrange the slices of French bread in the baking dish in a single layer, overlapping slightly if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all are soaked.
- Layer the sliced apples evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the apples.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top of the casserole.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar with a pinch of cinnamon, and sprinkle it over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat or whole grain bread slices in place of French bread for a healthier twist.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji to play with sweetness and tartness levels.
- Add a touch of maple syrup or a hint of nutmeg to the egg mixture for an extra burst of flavor.