Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bake: Perfect for Cozy Mornings!
This Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bake features layers of soft, spiced bread and tender apples, making it an ideal dish for fall mornings or family gatherings. Easy to prepare the night before, it's an effortless morning bake.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups diced apples peeled and cored
- 10 large eggs
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Add a layer of diced apples over the bread cubes.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and apples, pressing down gently to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 30-35 minutes until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
This dish can be customized with chopped nuts for crunch. Ideal for prep ahead of time and baking fresh in the morning.