Apple Butter French Toast Casserole with Pecan Streusel
Apple butter French toast casserole layers brioche, cinnamon custard, apples, and pecan streusel for an easy overnight brunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 555 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large brioche loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Layer the casserole: Grease a 9-by-13-inch dish. Add half the brioche, dollop with half the apple butter, and layer half the apples. Repeat.
- Add custard: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, maple, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Pour evenly over bread and press gently.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Make streusel: Rub flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and butter into crumbs; mix in pecans. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C), covered for 25 minutes and uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and set.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container and follow the make-ahead guidance in the article. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.