Upside Down Apple French Toast Bake (Make-ahead!)

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    9 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    296 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Upside Down Apple French Toast Bake (Make-ahead!)

Don't want to wake up at 5am to make breakfast for the clan? Try this make-ahead Upside Down Apple French Toast Bake! Assemble everything the night before and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Easy and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 TB salted butter
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced very thin
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 TB apple cider
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch table salt
  • 1 loaf French bread sliced to 1-inch thick (8-10 slices)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk I use whole
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • tsp table salt
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Instructions

  1. In a large heavy skillet, combine butter and apples over medium heat. Allow butter to melt, cooking and stirring for 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, cider, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and pinch of salt. Cook and stir 7 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce is thickened. Spread mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Layer bread slices over the apples, covering the entire surface. Trim pieces of bread to fit, if needed.
  3. In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Whisk in the milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Slowly and gently pour egg mixture over the bread slices, taking time to let the liquid soak through tops of bread to ensure even coating. Press down lightly on bread to ensure soaking. Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove casserole from fridge 30 minutes before baking; meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F. Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or just until bread tops are golden and the edges are crisp. Allow casserole to rest 10-15 minutes at room temp before cutting into it. To serve, carefully cut individual servings and invert pieces so the apples face up. Serve with maple syrup.

Notes

  • This apple french toast bake is delicious both warm and at room temp! It's perfect for potlucks and brunches, since it keeps well at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 297mg (12%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 309IU (6%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 297mg 12%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 309IU 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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