Easy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bake
An apple cinnamon breakfast bake is a sweet, baked dish similar to French toast casserole, combining bread cubes, eggs, milk, apples, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s baked until golden and fluffy, creating a delicious balance of soft interior and crisp edges—perfect for serving warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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6 cups cubed brioche, challah, or French bread (day-old preferred)
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3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced – Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best)
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6 large eggs
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2 cups milk (or half-and-half for a richer texture)
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½ cup heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
Topping (optional):
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
Peel, core, and dice the apples. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the apples for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt until smooth and combined.
Spread cubed bread evenly in the greased baking dish. Add the sautéed apples on top. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apples, gently pressing down to make sure all cubes absorb the liquid.
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, then sprinkle over the top for a sweet, crunchy finish.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set but still soft.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
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