Description
This Sweet Dessert Breakfast Casserole with Apples is the perfect combination of cozy and indulgent — like apple pie meets French toast. Soft baked apples, custardy bread, and a hint of cinnamon come together for a dreamy morning treat that doubles as dessert.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed brioche or challah bread
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp melted butter
Powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish, layering with apple slices.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.
4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apples.
5. Gently press down to ensure all bread is soaked.
6. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
8. Cool slightly before serving.
9. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
🍎 Tip 1: Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best flavor balance.
🥐 Tip 2: Swap brioche for croissants for an even richer texture.
🍯 Tip 3: Add raisins, pecans, or walnuts for crunch.
🥞 Tip 4: Prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
💛 Tip 5: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for dessert-style indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: apple breakfast casserole, sweet breakfast bake, apple french toast casserole, holiday brunch, dessert breakfast