Apple Pie Overnight French Toast Casserole

An apple french toast casserole in a pan with a fork.

Apple Pie Overnight French Toast Casserole

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1 5

Servings:

Calories: 628kcal

Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

You'll crave this overnight apple French toast casserole every morning! It's the perfect make ahead breakfast for guests or your family. Made with Brioche, eggs, fresh apples, apple pie spices, and more for amazing flavor!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

16 slices day-old Brioche or Challah bread ½-inch thick, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, divided (¾ stick)
6 Gala apples peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
1¼ teaspoon apple pie spice 4 grams, divided
8 large eggs 400 grams
2 cups whole milk 227 grams (or half-and-half)
⅔ cup granulated sugar 133 grams
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Toppings

Powdered Sugar
Maple Syrup

Instructions

Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place 8 bread slices in prepared dish, slightly overlapping slices. If necessary, cut bread to fill in any empty spaces.
16 slices day-old Brioche or Challah bread
In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples and cook just until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 Gala apples, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1¼ teaspoon apple pie spice
Spread the apple mixture over the bottom layer of bread, then top with the remaining bread slices.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together until well combined.
8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down gently with the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer French Toast to countertop and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while oven preheats.
In a small skillet or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and mix with the remaining ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice.
Drizzle the apple spice butter over the bread.
Bake French toast until center is set and is golden brown, 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup

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Notes

Feel free to use your favorite type of apples.
To save time, you can use canned apple pie filling in place of the ingredients in step 3.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes (or until warm).
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Storage: Store apple pie overnight french toast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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