Description
Start your day with the warmth of home and the delightful flavors of caramel and apples. This Irresistible Caramel Apple French Toast Bake combines layers of rich custard-soaked bread with tender apples and sweet caramel, creating a comforting breakfast that brings family together. Ideal for lazy weekends or special occasions, it’s an unforgettable treat that guests will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups challah or brioche bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), sliced
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a large baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Cut bread into uniform cubes and layer half in the prepared dish. Add half of the apple slices and pour half of the custard mixture over.
- Repeat layering with remaining bread, apples, and custard.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 155mg