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Cranberry Apple French Toast Casserole

Cranberry Apple French Toast Casserole is studded with sweet cinnamon apples, tart cranberries and drizzled with vanilla glaze.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cinnamon Apples
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
French Toast Casserole
  • 1 loaf whole wheat artisan, or french bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 cups low fat milk, or milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk, more or less as needed

Instructions

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  1. For the apples, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Stir to combine. Cook the apples for 4-5 minutes or until just tender, stir often.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and salt.
  3. Place half of the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the apples and cranberries evenly over the bread. Repeat these steps with the remaining ingredients. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
  4. Use your hands to press the bread down so that it's coated in the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove the casserole from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. While the casserole comes to room temperature preheat oven to 350° F. Cover the casserole with foil and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 50-60 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the center is firm.
  6. Just before serving whisk together the ingredients for the vanilla glaze. Serve the casserole with maple syrup and drizzled with the vanilla glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Vanilla glaze is not included in the nutritional information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 477mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 477mg 20%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.