Next Morning Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast

Wake up to the irresistible aroma of Next Morning Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast—a decadent breakfast casserole that combines soft, custard-soaked French bread with thinly sliced apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy make-ahead recipe lets you prepare everything the night before, so all that’s left is to bake it to golden perfection the next morning. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble for extra sweetness and texture, this dish delivers comforting flavors in every bite. Perfect for holiday mornings or weekend brunches, it’s best served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. Your family or guests will savor this indulgent twist on classic French toast!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
• 6 pieces Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 2 large Apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 0.25 cup Butter (cold, cubed)
• 0 optional Maple syrup (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Arrange the sliced French bread in the dish, slightly overlapping each piece.

Step 3

Evenly distribute the sliced apples over the bread slices.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and apples, ensuring all pieces are soaked in the custard mixture.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the bread to absorb the custard.

Step 7

The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until it forms a crumbly texture.

Step 9

Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Step 11

Let the baked French toast cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2253.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4562.3

Total Fat 188.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1543.1mg	0%
Sodium 2722.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 620.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 367.8g
Protein 100.1g	0%

Vitamin D 454.7IU	0%
Calcium 1073.7mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2231.5mg	0%

*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: 37.0%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 54.2%