Baked French Toast Recipe with Apples and Cherries
This baked French toast recipe uses fresh apples and dried cherries. It makes an easy breakfast casserole that feeds a crowd for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner. It can be made ahead, too!
2granny smith applescored and diced into thin 1/4 inch pieces
½cupdried cherriesor raisins
2Tablespoonspowdered sugar (optional)for dusting
Maple syrupfor serving
Instructions
Cut bread into one inch cubes and place into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and toss to coat. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Stir apples and dried cherries into the bowl with bread cubes. Place them into a greased 13×9 baking dish and pour egg mixture even over the bread. Place the casserole dish in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.
When ready to bake, heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then bake the casserole for 35-45 minutes, or until set. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle each serving with maple syrup.