Cinnamon and Apple-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever' by Beatrice Ojakangas"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed, and cubed (slices should be large)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 large golden delicious apple, peeled and chopped (or Granny Smith Apple)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for garnish

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Arrange half the bread cubes in an 8-inch baking dish.
3. Distribute the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread.
4. Distribute the chopped apple over the top, and cover with the remaining bread cubes.
5. Beat the eggs, milk, and cinnamon together; pour over all.
6. Bake for 35 minutes, uncovered.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
8. *Fresh Blueberry-Stuffed FrenchToast--substitute 2 cups blueberries for the apple and proceed as directed.
9. *Fresh Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast--substitute 2 cups sliced strawberries for the apple and proceed as directed.
10. *Toasted Almond and Peach-Stuffed French Toast--replace the apples with 2 large peaches, peeled and sliced; scatter the peaches over the cream cheese cubes, sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, and proceed as directed.

Reviews

[firemouthmeem]

Will definitely give this recipe a try because it's so adaptable. I love all the variations, so it can be adapted to what fruit is available seasonally. Thank you!

 

[PiPhi1920]

This was a very yummy recipe! I substituted sourdough for whole wheat bread (used 7 slices as it is thinner) and a cortland apple instead of golden delicious/granny smith. Definitely recommend serving with maple syrup! Thanks for the great recipe!