APPLE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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This is baked stuffed french toast casserole a great breakfast dish to make ahead for holidays or Sunday brunch. I run a bed and breakfast and tea room cafe, and this recipe is often requested by customers. -Kay Clark, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pecans, a single layer of bread and remaining pecans. Arrange apples and remaining bread over the top. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned., In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854 calories, Fat 46g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 282mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Margaret Marrah
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The apples add a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ogbewe Sonia
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I made this for my family on a Sunday morning and it was a huge hit! The apples added a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy breakfas


Ken Alyona
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my brunch guests and they all raved about it. The apples were a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the dish. The French toast was also cooked perfectly and was nice and fluffy. I will definitely be mak


Md Monuwar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The apples add a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Annaliza Jones
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I made this for my family on a Sunday morning and it was a huge hit! The apples added a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy breakfas


Dream Smpfanpage
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my brunch guests and they all raved about it. The apples were a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the dish. The French toast was also cooked perfectly and was nice and fluffy. I will definitely be mak


Imo Telecom
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The apples add a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


as abir roy
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I made this for my family on a Sunday morning and it was a huge hit! The apples added a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy breakfas


Ethan Olivier
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my brunch guests and they all raved about it. The apples were a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the dish. The French toast was also cooked perfectly and was nice and fluffy. I will definitely be mak


Khaya Nhlane
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The apples add a nice sweetness to the dish and the French toast is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bipin Kathayat
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This was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The apples were a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the dish. The French toast was also cooked perfectly and was nice and fluffy. I will definitely be making this ag