APPLE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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This is baked stuffed french toast casserole a great breakfast dish to make ahead for holidays or Sunday brunch. I run a bed and breakfast and tea room cafe, and this recipe is often requested by customers. -Kay Clark, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pecans, a single layer of bread and remaining pecans. Arrange apples and remaining bread over the top. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned., In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854 calories, Fat 46g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 282mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Suleman butt
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy mornings.


Dhero biro Paudel
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This French toast bake is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, gooey, and delicious.


Kiven Emmanuel
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Arik Gaming
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I don't think I'll be making this recipe again. It was too much work for the result.


X-Luger Official
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my French toast bake turned out really dry.


Arman Aziz
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This recipe was a waste of time. It didn't turn out well at all.


Angelina Simmons
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


Florence Nalwadda
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


DJ bongane Thapong
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I made this for my family and they all raved about it. It was so good!


Roger Nemah
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This is my new favorite French toast recipe! It's so easy and delicious.


William Menendez
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This was the perfect recipe for a special breakfast. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Sarah Williams
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different types of apples and fillings, and it's always delicious.


Johar Abbas
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This French toast bake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Vinnie Zechella
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The apples add a nice sweetness and crunch to the French toast, and the cream cheese filling is divine. I highly recommend this recipe!


Eunbeyya Jeong
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This apple stuffed French toast bake was a huge hit with my family! I loved that I could prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning. It was the perfect way to start our day.