Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole Recipe
This Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole is a comforting and indulgent breakfast dish perfect for fall mornings or special occasions. Featuring layers of bread cubes soaked in a spiced custard, sweet diced apples, and rich caramel sauce, it’s baked to golden perfection and ideal for serving a crowd or preparing ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread and Apple Filling
- 8 slices of bread
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Custard Mixture
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Base Layer: Cut the bread into cubes and place half of the bread cubes evenly in the greased baking dish as the base.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a bowl, combine the diced apples, caramel sauce, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Add Apple Mixture: Pour the apple and caramel mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the dish.
- Add Top Layer of Bread: Add the remaining bread cubes on top of the apple layer to create a layered casserole.
- Prepare Custard: Whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until smooth and fully combined.
- Soak Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and apple casserole, ensuring all bread pieces are saturated.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the custard to soak into the bread.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally drizzling with extra caramel sauce for added sweetness.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture that absorbs the custard without becoming mushy.
- Prepare the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate for a convenient, delicious breakfast.
- Top with whipped cream or powdered sugar for extra indulgence if desired.
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