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caramel apple stuffed french toast casserole

Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole

This Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole is a cozy, make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunch, or feeding a crowd. With soft layers of custard-soaked brioche, spiced caramelized apples, and a decadent drizzle of caramel sauce, it tastes just like dessert, but it's perfectly acceptable for breakfast.
Easy to prep the night before and bake in the morning, this casserole brings all the warmth and flavor of autumn to your table with minimal morning effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Casserole

  • 1 loaf (14–16 oz) brioche or challah bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream or more milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup caramel sauce plus more for drizzling

Optional:

  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Apple Filling

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Assemble the Casserole

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread half of the cubed bread into the dish.
  • Layer the cooked apples evenly over the bread.
  • (Optional) Scatter cream cheese cubes and nuts over the apples.
  • Top with the remaining bread cubes.

Step 3: Make the Custard Mixture

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and apples.
  • Press gently with a spatula to help the bread absorb the custard.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
  • Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Bake the Casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with additional caramel sauce and serve warm.
Keyword Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole