Description
This Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast Casserole is rich, cozy, and perfect for fall. Soft brioche or challah bread soaks in a vanilla custard, layered with thinly sliced apples and drizzled in brown sugar caramel sauce. The top bakes golden while the inside stays custardy and warm. It’s perfect for brunch or dessert, and tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed brioche or challah (day-old)
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large apples thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought, divided)
Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, vanilla, and brown sugar.
3. Add cubed bread to the custard and gently stir to coat.
4. In a separate bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and nutmeg.
5. Layer half of the soaked bread in the baking dish.
6. Add a layer of spiced apple slices.
7. Top with the remaining bread mixture, pressing down gently.
8. Drizzle half the caramel sauce over the top.
9. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
10. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
11. Warm remaining caramel and drizzle before serving.
12. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture—fresh bread may become too mushy.
Tent with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking if the top browns too quickly.
Make ahead tip: assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bring to room temperature before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: French toast casserole, apple, caramel, fall breakfast