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A golden baked French toast casserole topped with caramelized cinnamon apples and a crunchy crumb topping, garnished with fresh apple slices and a drizzle of syrup, styled on a rustic wooden table with soft natural lighting emphasizing the warm tones and textures.

Warm Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole with Crispy Topping

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A rich and comforting baked French toast dish infused with cinnamon and topped with caramelized apples and crunchy streusel, ideal for brunch or weekend breakfast.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 slices of bread (preferably day-old brioche or challah)
  • 2 large apples, thinly sliced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Arrange bread slices in the dish, overlapping slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, making sure it soaks in.
  5. Spread sliced apples over the top evenly.
  6. Prepare streusel: mix flour and brown sugar, cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve warm with syrup or extra cinnamon apples if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon or apple cider to the custard mixture.
  • Use thick slices of bread for better absorption and texture.
  • Can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 330 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg