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Apple French Toast Bake

6 hrs 55 mins
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5 from 2 votes
Jump to Recipe 09/07/18 | Updated: 11/26/19 | by Nora

This Apple French Toast Bake is an easy recipe for cozy fall breakfasts and brunches. Prep it the night before for a stress-free morning!

close up of apple French toast bake

I’m so happy it’s fall, because nobody is stopping me from making allll the cozy food.

And since I pretty much LOVE breakfast and think it should be fair game to eat breakfast and brunch dishes for all meals in a day, I have decided to turn this into a breakfast blog.

I’m kidding. Sort of.

Because with the Buttermilk Pancakes and the Pecan Pumpkin Waffles I posted earlier this week?

This is officially an all-breakfast slash brunch week here on Savory Nothings. I’m not even a little bit sorry about it 😉

Apple French Toast Bake

putting a casserole dish with apple French toast bake on the table

This Apple French Toast Casserole is such an easy, cozy fall breakfast.

It’s kind of the A/W equivalent to my Berries and Cream French Toast Bake, which has been one of my favorites all throughout spring and summer.

Now I’m ready to change gears – we just had the last few raspberries from the garden AND started our apple harvest – two surefire signs it’s OK to move to all things autumn now.

I love French Toast Bakes for a multitude of reasons (uhm, hello delicious!), but mostly I love them because they can be made the night before.

apple French toast bake in a casserole dish with a spoon

So if you have busy mornings because your kids are little, and maybe, JUST maybe, you want to have a Saturday morning (or even a Christmas morning!) without all the scrambling to get everybody fed, this is your recipe.

Or maybe you want to make Sunday morning a little more special, but really don’t have any time to whip up something elaborate before church. Again, this is your recipe.

Maybe your friend just had a baby, and everybody knows breakfast is THE hardest meal of the day when you’re in a difficult season. So, here you go. This French toast bake is your recipe.

slice of apple French toast bake on a white plate

My best tips to make a yummy Apple French Toast Casserole:

  • Try to make it ahead. I know, not always possible. And you CAN bake it after just 10 minutes of soaking. I will say though, the longer you can let it sit in the fridge before baking (up to overnight), the fluffier it gets.
  • Don’t have French bread? No problem. Just use any bread you like. I usually make this with homemade wholegrain rye bread, which is super healthy and not exactly soft – and even that works like a charm after an overnight soak.
  • Use a dish that’s large enough. A roomy, deep-dish 7×11 casserole dish is perfect for a thick and moist french toast casserole. Go for a slightly larger dish if you’re the kind of person who prefers the crispy bits on top.

close up of a slice of apple french toast bake

And while this concludes this accidental breakfast week here on Savory Nothings, don’t worry… I have lots more breakfast and brunch stuffed planned for the fall and winter months 😉

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Apple French Toast Bake

This easy Apple French Toast Bake is a make ahead breakfast recipe everyone will love during the fall and Christmas season.
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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Recipe details

Prep 15 mins
Cook 40 mins
Chilling Time 6 hrs
Total 6 hrs 55 mins
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 pound cubed bread can use wholemeal or white, day old is best
  • 2 cups chopped apple
  • 8 ounces low fat cottage cheese blended until smooth (can also use full fat, but I've never even seen that at my store?)
  • ¼ cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup) and 1.5 tablespoons butter all mixed together (optional for a pretty topping)

Instructions
 

  • Make the milk mix: Place the eggs, milk, applesauce, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a large measuring jug and whisk until smooth.
  • Layer the casserole: To a lightly greased deep dish 7x11 baking dish (9x13 would work, too, it's just a little flatter and more crispy), add half of the cubed bread. Pour over ⅓ of the milk mixture. Top with the 2 cups chopped apple and then dot with the blended cottage cheese. Add the remaining bread and pour over the remaining milk mixture, making sure all the bread pieces are soaked.
  • Chill the casserole: Cover the casserole dish and chill the casserole in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
  • Bake the casserole: Once you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the bake from the fridge and uncover. Sprinkle with topping, if you like. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the top is golden and the bake has set.
  • Serve: Allow to rest for 5 minutes before dishing out portions. Serve with fresh apple, maple syrup and chopped pecans.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of recipeCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 58.3gProtein: 20.2gFat: 7.4gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 646mgFiber: 7.1gSugar: 23.9g
Nutrition is an estimate.

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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