Apple French Bread Bake

Transform your breakfast or brunch table into a cozy autumn feast with this Apple French Bread Bake, a delightful combination of tender French bread, caramelized apples, and rich custard. This easy-to-make dish features layers of sweet Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples nestled between slices of soft French bread, all baked to golden perfection with a cinnamon-spiced custard. A quick prep time of just 20 minutes makes it a great choice for a crowd-pleasing morning dish. With a buttery, lightly crisp top and a warm, creamy center, it’s perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence. Finish it off with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a decadent touch that everyone will love. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a taste of the season, this baked French toast casserole is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread
• 4 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
• 0 Maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.

Step 3

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set them aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.

Step 5

Pour half of the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish.

Step 6

Layer the sliced apples evenly over the bread. Pour the remaining custard mixture over the apples and bread, ensuring everything is well-coated.

Step 7

Dot the top with small pieces of butter for added richness.

Step 8

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Step 10

Let the Apple French Bread Bake cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

For an optional finishing touch, dust the top with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2478.2 grams (2478.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4873

Total Fat 176.80g	227%
Saturated Fat 91.50g	458%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 1532mg	511%
Sodium 3687mg	160%
Total Carbohydrate 713.80g	260%
Dietary Fiber 26.90g	96%
Total Sugars 471.50g
Protein 103.40g	207%

Vitamin D 470IU	2349%
Calcium 1239mg	95%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 2624mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 58.7%