Best 8 Apple Cinnamon French Toast Strata Recipes

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Apple cinnamon french toast strata is a classic breakfast or brunch dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is made with layers of bread, apples, cinnamon, and a custard-like mixture. The strata is then baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly. This dish is perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a special occasion. It can be served with a variety of toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: french bread, granny smith apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream

Provided by Nathan Ng

Categories     Desserts

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz french bread, a day old
2 granny smith apples, peeled
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup maple syrup
powdered sugar, to taste
whipped cream, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) cubes.
  • Dice peeled apples into small bite-size pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the bread, apples, sugar, and cornstarch.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Pour egg mixture into the bread bowl.
  • Give the ingredients a good stir, then pour into a 9x13-inch (33 cm X 23 cm) greased baking tray.
  • Drizzle with maple syrup.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 66 grams

APPLE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST



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Dessert or breakfast? It's hard to tell with this rich and indulgent french toast! The perfect treat for a long awaited weekend!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium apples (peeled and sliced)
¾ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla (divided )
1 teaspoon cinnamon (divided)
6-8 slices white bread
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
½ cup milk
1/3 cup (flour)
optional: powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Add apple slices, brown sugar, and butter in a medium sauce pan. Cook over medium high heat until brown sugar has dissolved and butter has melted. Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 6-8 minutes longer. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly and thicken while you prepare toast.
  • In a large, wide bowl whisk together eggs, vanilla, milk, and cinnamon. Stir in flour and whisk until smooth. Completely submerge one slice of bread in the mixture, careful to coat both sides. Lift the bread out of the liquid and allow to drip off excess.
  • Cook toast in a large pan over medium heat 1-2 minutes until lightly browned, then flip and cook other side 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining bread slices. Generously top toasts with apple-cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 54 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CINNAMON-APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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Serving this on Christmas morning is a tradition in our home. It's wonderful because I can make it the night before and pop it in the oven while we are opening gifts. -Jill Peterson, Richfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples and cranberries. Arrange bread slices over fruit. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. To serve, invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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This is a good recipe to use when company comes or when you are entertaining for brunch. Sometimes, I add dried apricots, snipped into small pieces. The apple syrup (in database) is very good with this too. Prep time includes 8 hours in refrigerator.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
  • Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
  • Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
  • Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
  • Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
  • Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. 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 a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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A simple but elegant way to make breakfast fast. Put together the night before, and bake while you're in the shower. Serve with lots of extra maple syrup! You may also add extra raisins if you wish.

Provided by TerrieS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 ½ cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 178.5 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 309.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CINNAMON-APPLE STRATA



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A sweet, make-ahead fall or winter breakfast, and a great way to use up day-old foods.

Provided by WeirdAuntMartha

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 apples - peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
3 stale cinnamon bagels, cubed
¼ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Place apples, butter, brown sugar, 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, and salt into a skillet over medium heat. Saute until sugar bubbles, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place eggs, half-and-half, cream cheese, and remaining cinnamon into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Scatter cubed bagels, cooked apples, and pecans in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture on top, making sure to submerge bagel cubes. Let sit in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no liquid remains, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 152.3 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 652.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

FRENCH TOAST APPLE-MAPLE BRUNCH STRATA



French Toast Apple-Maple Brunch Strata image

Perfect for a weekend brunch, you can chill 2 hours or up to 24 hours! Use either French or Italian if possible day-old bread (for easier slicing) for this. You can increase the apples to 3 if desired, roughly half a loaf of bread should be enough for this recipe!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4-1/3 cup sugar (or to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup sour cream, divided
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, 10% cream (or use full-fat milk)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 French bread (use only half a loaf, cut into 1/2-inch slices, NOT cubes!)

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in apples and saute until just softened (about 3 minutes) remove from heat.
  • Stir in the raisins, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • In a medium bowl beat eggs, half and half, maple syrup and remaining 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • Layer HALF of the sliced bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Spread the apple/sour cream mixture over the bread slices, then top with remaining bread slices.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate from 2-24 hours.
  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.8, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 266, Sodium 390.1, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 32.7, Protein 14.8

Tips:

  • Use a variety of bread: This will give your strata a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of white, wheat, and sourdough bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the strata tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the strata rest before baking: This will allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture and will help to prevent the strata from becoming dry.
  • Bake the strata in a water bath: This will help to keep the strata moist and prevent it from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the strata immediately: French toast strata is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Apple cinnamon French toast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion, but it's also simple enough to make for a weekday morning. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast or brunch recipe, give apple cinnamon French toast strata a try.

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