Overnight Apple French Toast

Wake up to a cozy breakfast delight with Overnight Apple French Toast, a make-ahead casserole that’s perfect for busy mornings or holiday brunches. This irresistible dish layers thick slices of French bread over a caramel-like brown sugar base, topped with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. The rich custard, made with eggs, milk, cream, and a touch of maple syrup, soaks into the bread overnight, creating a luxurious texture that’s golden and crisp on top while wonderfully soft inside. With just 20 minutes of prep the night before, this stress-free recipe bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent breakfast experience your family will love. Keywords: Overnight Apple French Toast, caramel apple French toast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, holiday brunch recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (around 16 ounces) French bread
• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter
• 1 cup, packed Brown sugar
• 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Apples
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 8 large Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar until dissolved, creating a caramel-like mixture. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Layer the thinly sliced apples over the caramel mixture and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

Step 5

Arrange the slices of French bread on top of the apples, slightly overlapping them if needed to fit in the dish.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt until fully combined.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Press the bread down gently with a spatula to help it absorb the custard.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the prepared dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 10

Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm with additional maple syrup, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2633.8 grams (2633.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5948

Total Fat 339.90g	436%
Saturated Fat 184.90g	925%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 2285mg	762%
Sodium 4516mg	196%
Total Carbohydrate 612.90g	223%
Dietary Fiber 27.10g	97%
Total Sugars 352.80g
Protein 123.10g	246%

Vitamin D 543IU	2714%
Calcium 1340mg	103%
Iron 29mg	159%
Potassium 2739mg	58%

*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: 51.0%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 40.8%