Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole with Apple Cinnamon [with Video]

Just prep the day before, this Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole with apple and cinnamon is ready to throw in the oven once you’re up – whether you’re hosting brunch or the holidays.

It’s gooey on the inside and baked to a perfect crisp on the outside, plus it’s filled with mouthwatering apples and ground cinnamon, not to mention the sweet glaze drizzled on top at the end. 

This recipe for breakfast is the perfect brunch occasion treat and the little ones will enjoy the sweet crunch, as well.

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Whether you are waking up on an early Monday morning or lounging around in your pajamas for an hour (or two) over the weekend, this breakfast casserole is worth the wait.

Personally, we love this casserole on Christmas morning.

A special thanks for this delicious brunch recipe to Culinary.net.

Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole with Apple Cinnamon

Waking up, no matter how late, can be such a drag. 

You’re moving slow and cuddled up warm under the blankets. 

However, your stomach is growling which means eventually you are going to get out of bed. 

And when you do stumble out of bed, it’s time to get the day started with a delicious casserole on your plate. 

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It’s a warm, freshly baked easy Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole. 

To start, add cubed French bread to a glass baking dish.

Add apple pie filling on top of the bread and smooth it out over the entire dish.

Then add more cubed French bread on top.

In a mixing bowl, whisk nine eggs, half-and-half and cinnamon. (Here’s a super trick on how to make cinnamon powder at home.)

Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish. 

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and chill overnight. 

Remove the foil and bake for about an hour. Let cool.

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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to form a sweet glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over your warm casserole and enjoy.

Video Instructions for Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole

Additional French Toast Recipes

Sausage Fresh Toast Roll-Ups are quick, easy and combine your favorite breakfast protein and traditional deliciousness in one little roll. Drizzled with warm maple syrup at the end, no one ca help but indulge in these breakfast bites. 

Leches Honey French Toast puts a unique twist on traditional French toast by adding coconut milk, evaporated milk and honey to create a creamy, sweet flavor.

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