Cinnamon Apple Overnight French Toast Bake with Pecan Streusel Topping

Prep Time: Estimated 20 minutes
Cook Time: Estimated 45 minutes
Chill Time: Overnight
Total Time: Estimated 9 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Author: Scott Stokes

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
• 4 cups sliced apples
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions:

1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread half of the bread cubes in the prepared dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
4. Pour half of the apple mixture over the bread cubes in the dish. Top with the remaining bread cubes and pour the remaining apple mixture over the top.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cold butter cubes. Mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the bread and apples.
6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Remove the plastic wrap from the dish and bake the French toast for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Note: This overnight French toast bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated overnight, making it perfect for a hassle-free breakfast in the morning.