Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole: A Delicious Morning Treat!
A delightful breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of apple fritters with a creamy custard base, perfect for a cozy morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of cubed day-old bread
- 2 cups of diced apples
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon of milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Once baked, drizzle the glaze over the warm casserole before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding nuts or raisins to the mixture.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg