Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast Bake That Will Steal the Show at Any Brunch
Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast Bake That Will Steal the Show at Any Brunch
If you have ever shown up to a breakfast potluck with something truly unforgettable, you know that feeling of watching people go back for seconds before the first plate is even finished. This overnight caramel apple French toast bake is exactly that kind of dish. It is warm, gooey, rich with buttery caramel, packed with soft apple pieces, and crowned with a crunchy candied walnut topping that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
The best part? You do all the work the night before. By morning, all you have to do is pop it in the oven and let the magic happen. Whether you are hosting a holiday brunch, heading to a work breakfast event, or just want to treat your family to something special on a weekend morning, this recipe is going to become your new go-to. Once people taste it, do not be surprised when they start asking you to bring it again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of brioche or French bread, cut into thick cubes (about 10 to 12 cups)
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into small chunks
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Walnut Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
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