Next Morning Apple-Cinnamon Baked French Toast

This baked French toast is a delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast dish that will save time in the morning.

The apples and cinnamon add sweet, warm flavor to the dish.

This dish is high in sugar and fat due to the milk/half-and-half and sweet apple mixture.
Enjoy in moderation as a special treat.

While this dish is not particularly healthy, the apples in this recipe provide a good source of fiber and vitamin C.

	1 loaf French bread
	8 large eggs , beaten
	3 1/2 cups full-fat milk or 3 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
	1 cup sugar , divided ( or more to suit taste )
	1 tablespoon vanilla
	6 medium apples , cored and thinly sliced ( one more apple wo n't hurt )
	3 teaspoons cinnamon
	1 teaspoon nutmeg ( or to taste )
	3 -4 tablespoons butter ( cut in small cubes )

1.	Cut the loaf of French bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk/half-and-half, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla.
3.	Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and press down to ensure the bread soaks up the liquid.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced apples, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the apples are coated.
5.	Spread the apple mixture over the top of the bread cubes and dot with the small butter cubes.
6.	Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
7.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes, removing the foil during the last 10-15 minutes to let the top brown.