Apple French Toast Casserole
Apple French Toast Casserole is the perfect recipe to enjoy on the holidays or on the weekends as it combines french toast, apple pie filling, a creamy custard mixture which is then topped with a delicious streusel topping that takes minutes to prepare. This recipe is a crowd favorite every single time.
Apple French Toast Casserole
I love easy breakfasts, especially around the holidays! This apple french toast casserole is one of my favorites! It is simple to prepare, uses my homemade apple pie filling, and is one of those recipes that you can make the night before which makes it perfect for Christmas morning. It allows me to spend time with the family on Christmas morning rather than in the kitchen cooking.
I love this recipe because it is
- Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside
- Easy to make
- Perfect
Make ahead dish - Filled with delicious apple pie filling
How to Make Apple French Toast Casserole
- Spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with canola spray.
- Put cubed bread in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the bread with cinnamon.
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, milk & vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread.
- Spoon the apple pie filling over the top.
- Refrigerate for one hour or overnight before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour & pecans,
- Cut the butter into your sugar/flour mixture.
- Add in the vanilla extract.
- Mix to combine until your mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- I love using french bread for this recipe, but sourdough also works great.
- Be sure to let your casserole sit in the fridge for at least an hour. I always do it overnight because it really allows the egg mixture, and the apple filling to soak into the bread so it is bursting with even more flavor when you are ready to enjoy it.
Storage
Store your leftover apple french toast casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Why is my french toast casserole soggy?
The number one problem of soggy french toast casserole is adding too much milk to the egg mixture. If there is too much of this mixture it does not cook correctly and the bread will stay soggy even after cooking.
What toppings can I add to this dish?
With the apple pie filling and the streusel you won’t need to add anything else to this dish. But if you would like you can also serve it with
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar sprinkled on top
- Or even a caramel drizzle, yum!
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Apple French Toast Casserole
Apple French Toast Casserole is the perfect recipe to enjoy on the holidays or on the weekends as it combines french toast, apple pie filling, a creamy custard mixture which is then topped with a delicious streusel topping that takes minutes to prepare. This recipe is a crowd favorite every single time.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) Loaf of French Bread, Cubed
- 1 TSP Cinnamon
- 1 (21 oz) Can Apple Pie Filling
- 6 Eggs
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 TSP Vanilla Extract
- TOPPING
- 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 4 TBSP All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Pecans, chopped
- ½ Cup Butter, cold & cubed
- 2 TSP Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with canola spray.
- Put cubed bread in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the bread with cinnamon.
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, milk & vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread. .
- Spoon the apple pie filling over the top.
- Refrigerate for one hour or overnight before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour & pecans,
- Cut the butter into your sugar/flour mixture.
- Add in the vanilla extract.
- Mix to combine until your mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Enjoy!
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
