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An overnight French toast bake recipe is so lovely to have. Waking up with the thought of breakfast almost done is a fabulous feeling.

If you have guests, sleepovers, or just want a special brunch for any reason, this French toast bake with apples is sure to please.

French toast on a blue plate topped with apples

French Toast Bake

Add this tasty overnight breakfast recipe to your recipe box immediately.

If you end up with extra apples during an apple-picking season, here is a way to put them to good use.

A French toast overnight breakfast recipe is also a great way to use up day-old bread.

Slices of french toast in a baking dish

Wake up drooling thanks to breakfast being ready in the oven.

Having guests over for the holidays? This overnight French toast bake is an excellent dish to serve.

Prepare everything the day before. Then, wake up a little earlier than your guests so you can put the dish in the oven.

Watch as people come sniffing out of bed to see what deliciousness is happening in the kitchen.

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French Toast made the day before and baked the morning you want to eat it

Mornings are chaotic enough. Take some pressure off with breakfasts you can make ahead of time.

Maybe even make it so everyone can sit down and enjoy a hot morning meal — instead of wolfing it down and racing out the door.

Overnight French Toast with apples in process
Yield: 15 pieces

Overnight French Toast Bake Recipe with Apples

Overnight French Toast Bake Recipe with Apples

Perfect for sleepovers or visiting guests - get this French toast ready at night for baking in the morning! 

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4″ slices
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 15 slices French bread, day-old French bread cut into 3/4″ thick slices
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan add brown sugar, butter, and syrup. Heat on medium heat, stirring constantly just until bubbling. Pour into ungreased 9×13 pan.
  2. Arrange sliced apples on top of brown sugar mixture in a single layer.
  3. Beat eggs, vanilla, and milk together in a mixing bowl. Add bread, letting soak for about a minute, using a fork to flip the bread over to coat all sides. Place bread on the apples.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Remove from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until center is set.
  6. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

1 piece
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 416Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 648mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 3gSugar: 24gProtein: 12g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Cuisine: French / Category: Breakfast
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shelly peterson

Sunday 21st of January 2018

This looks super yummy I know my family would love this.

Janet W.

Monday 15th of January 2018

These don't look too difficult to make. They look delicious and full of flavor!

Maryann D.

Wednesday 10th of January 2018

I have never made a French toast bake before. This recipe does look wonderful and tasty to try!

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