This easy Overnight Apple French Toast Bake is layered with apples, topped with a streusel topping and baked in a cinnamon spiced custard. Â What could be better than waking up to this beauty!!
Well, guys school has started this week and my kids couldn’t be happier!! Â It was soooo cute seeing how proud my son was that he gets to go to kindergarten and be around some BOYS! Â Remember we are a house full of girls so being around some boys is a big deal for him.
This year his class is full of boys, just what he needs! Â I feel so sorry for his teacher! Â Well, I don’t think it will be to bad for her, it’s a pretty good group of boys.
I am also very happy school started! Â I can get my house back in order and a routine going again!
The only thing I sort of forgot about is I actually need to get dressed and look somewhat presentable to take my kids to school.
You know like actually brushing my hair and my teeth! Â Wearing something other than pjs all day would also be more appropriate. Â Just upgrading from the basics here, folks. Â I’m not wearing the latest fashions or putting on make up, that would take way to long. Â Plus, I need to stay comfy to accommodate my growing baby belly. Â Good excuse, right!?
So, anyway on to this wonderful breakfast!  I wanted to do something a little different than your usual french toast bake.  I thought instead of cubing the bread I would just leave it in slices and layer in sliced apples.  I thought this made for better presentation and speedier prep.  🙂
I went a little farther and topped it with a streusel topping. Â This, I thought, made this overnight apple french toast bake extra special! Â Special enough to serve to your extra special guests. Â Whoa there, a little too many specials, huh? Â How about special enough to serve to your beautiful family.
- 1 loaf plain whole wheat or multi grain french bread, cut into 1/2" slices
- 2 large apples sliced 1/4" thick
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups 1/2 & 1/2
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Topping
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan. Alternate sliced bread and apples in greased baking pan and set aside.
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In a large bowl combine the eggs, 1/2 & 1/2, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, clove and ginger. Pour over bread and apples. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Or you may bake immediately.
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If removing from the refrigerator do so 30 minutes prior to baking.
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To make the topping combine ingredients in a small bowl and cut in the butter until well combined. Sprinkle over the top of the bread and apples. Bake at 350 degrees F covered for 30 minutes and uncovered for 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Can I please have this breakfast every morning?! We love french toast but baked seems so much easier!!
Why yes you can!! I too think baked is easier! 🙂
Love that you left the slices whole like that and they are so pretty lined up. Bet it tastes just as wonderful as it looks!
Thank you so much Julie!!