By Becky Hardin
Published Jan 29, 2024
This overnight Apple French Toast Casserole recipe is the perfect way to make an amazing breakfast without getting up early to prepare it. You’ll crave this apple pie french toast casserole recipe every morning! It’s a delicious make ahead breakfast that’s easy to make for guests or for your family. This apple french toast bake is made with brioche, eggs, apples, spices, and more. It’s just too good!
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Why We Love This Apple French Toast Casserole Recipe
I’m a big fan of French toast casseroles , because I can prepare breakfast the night before and still have something that tastes absolutely amazing in the morning.
- Make Ahead. This overnight French toast recipe is designed to be made ahead of time, so all you have to do in the morning is bake it!
- Cozy Apple Flavor. This French toast bake tastes just like apple pie ! Fresh apples cooked in butter, along with apple pie spice, creates a warm and cozy flavor.
- Family Favorite. Everyone loves the flavor of this deliciously sweet recipe, and it’s enough to feed the whole family.
Save Time with Canned Apple Pie Filling!
If you want to speed up prepping this apple French toast casserole the night before, use a can of apple pie filling in place of fresh apples and apple pie spice. That means you can skip step 3 in the recipe card, and just spread the pie filling on top of the slices of bread. Easy!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover apple french toast casserole in an airtight container (or cover the dish with plastic wrap), and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes, or until it’s fully warmed through.
How to Freeze
Store this apple French toast bake tightly wrapped in multiple layers of aluminum foil, in a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this overnight apple pie French toast casserole topped with extra syrup and powdered sugar. To balance the sweetness, add some breakfast potatoes or scrambled eggs on the side. It also tastes great with an apple crisp macchiato , or your favorite coffee drink!
More Overnight French Toast Recipes To Try
- Peaches and Cream French Toast Casserole
- Croissant French Toast Casserole
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
- Strawberries and Cream French Toast Casserole
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- Day-old bread works best for French toast bakes, because the slight staleness allows it to soak up all of the egg mixture overnight, without getting soggy. I like using Brioche for this recipe!
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (for at least 8 hours) before baking.
5-Star Review
“Made this for Easter morning and it was so easy and delicious! Will definitely make again! Perfect for a holiday where you can prep at night and so easy!” – Kristen L.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 16 slices day-old Brioche or Challah bread ½-inch thick, divided
- ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, divided (¾ stick)
- ▢ 6 Gala apples peeled and sliced
- ▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- ▢ 1¼ teaspoon apple pie spice 4 grams, divided
- ▢ 8 large eggs 400 grams
- ▢ 2 cups whole milk 227 grams (or half-and-half)
- ▢ ⅔ cup granulated sugar 133 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- ▢ Powdered Sugar
- ▢ Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place 8 bread slices in prepared dish, slightly overlapping slices. If necessary, cut bread to fill in any empty spaces. 16 slices day-old Brioche or Challah bread
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples and cook just until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 Gala apples, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1¼ teaspoon apple pie spice
- Spread the apple mixture over the bottom layer of bread, then top with the remaining bread slices.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together until well combined. 8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down gently with the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer French Toast to countertop and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while oven preheats.
- In a small skillet or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and mix with the remaining ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice.
- Drizzle the apple spice butter over the bread.
- Bake French toast until center is set and is golden brown, 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired. Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Becky’s Tips
- Feel free to use your favorite type of apples.
- To save time, you can use canned apple pie filling in place of the ingredients in step 3.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes (or until warm).
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Overnight Apple French Toast Casserole Step by Step
Make Apple Filling: Peel and slice 6 apples. In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the apple slices and cook just until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the apples from heat, then toss them with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice.
Add the Apples: Evenly spread the cooked apples on top of the bottom layer of bread slices in the casserole dish, then top with the remaining 8 slices of bread.
Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 2 cups of milk, 2/3 cups of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract , and 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt, until well combined.
Finish Prepping and Refrigerate: Pour the egg mixture over the French toast casserole, and press down gently with the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
Prepare to Bake: When you’re ready to bake the apple French toast the next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F, and set the casserole out on the countertop (let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while oven preheats).
Make Apple Butter: In a small skillet or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and mix with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of apple pie spice. Drizzle the apple butter over the bread.
Bake: Bake apple pie French toast in the preheated oven until the center is set and golden brown, about 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve: To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
Apple Pie Overnight French Toast Casserole
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 16 slices day-old Brioche or Challah bread ½-inch thick, divided
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, divided (¾ stick)
- 6 Gala apples peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1¼ teaspoon apple pie spice 4 grams, divided
- 8 large eggs 400 grams
- 2 cups whole milk 227 grams (or half-and-half)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar 133 grams
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- Powdered Sugar
- Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place 8 bread slices in prepared dish, slightly overlapping slices. If necessary, cut bread to fill in any empty spaces. 16 slices day-old Brioche or Challah bread
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples and cook just until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 Gala apples, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1¼ teaspoon apple pie spice
- Spread the apple mixture over the bottom layer of bread, then top with the remaining bread slices.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together until well combined. 8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down gently with the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer French Toast to countertop and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while oven preheats.
- In a small skillet or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and mix with the remaining ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice.
- Drizzle the apple spice butter over the bread.
- Bake French toast until center is set and is golden brown, 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired. Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite type of apples.
- To save time, you can use canned apple pie filling in place of the ingredients in step 3.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes (or until warm).
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
