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Apple cinnamon breakfast casserole

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf 16 oz French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch dish with butter or spray.
  2. Layer half the bread, apples, then remaining bread.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Pour evenly over filling; press gently with spatula to soak bread.
  5. Drizzle with butter; cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Heat oven to 350°F; remove plastic and bake 45-50 minutes until golden and center set.
  7. Cool 10 minutes; serve with optional powdered sugar and syrup.
  8. To freeze, wrap cooled casserole tightly in plastic then foil; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw refrigerated overnight; reheat at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.