(Family Features) Perfect for any brunch occasion is a delicious dish that can be made a day in advance, simplifying your morning prep before guests arrive with growling stomachs.
Prepared the day before and chilled overnight, this Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is ready to bake to perfection in the morning with a gooey interior and crisp exterior filled with mouthwatering flavor. Drizzle with glaze then dish out to loved ones for a delicious way to make brunch easy.
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Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Servings: 12
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (20 ounces) French bread, cubed, divided
1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling
9 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar, plus additional (optional)
2 tablespoons milk, plus additional (optional)
Spray an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a baking dish, add 10 ounces of cubed French bread to the bottom of the dish. Pour apple filling over the bread. Top with remaining cubed French bread. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the bread.
Cover with aluminum foil and chill overnight.
Heat oven to 325 F.
Remove foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk. Add additional, if needed, until pourable glaze is reached. Drizzle over casserole before serving.
Source: Family Features
