Caramel, Apple, and Cinnamon Breakfast Casserole Re

Name: Caramel, Apple, and Cinnamon Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 large eggs; 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 1 (1-pound) day-old loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ cups); Butter, for coating the baking dish; 1 1/2 pounds apples, such as Rome, Pink Lady, or other sweet apples (about 3 medium); 1 cup dulce de leche (see Game Plan note)

Servings: persons

10 large eggs
2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 (1-pound) day-old loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ cups)
Butter, for coating the baking dish
1 1/2 pounds apples, such as Rome, Pink Lady, or other sweet apples (about 3 medium)
1 cup dulce de leche (see Game Plan note)

1
Place the eggs in a large, nonreactive bowl and whisk to break them up.
2
Add the buttermilk, cream, apple juice or cider, sugar, vanilla seeds, cinnamon, and salt and whisk until the mixture is evenly combined.
3
Add the bread and stir to combine.
4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
5
When ready to bake the casserole, heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
6
Place a large piece of aluminum foil on the rack to catch any juices that may overflow while baking.
7
Meanwhile, remove the bread mixture from the refrigerator, stir, and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
8
Generously coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
9
When the bread mixture is ready, peel, core, and cut the apples into medium dice.
10
Add them to the bread mixture and stir to combine.
11
Transfer half of the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
12
Drop half of the dulce de leche in tablespoon-sized dollops evenly over the mixture.
13
Pour the remaining bread mixture over the dulce de leche, spreading it into an even layer.
14
Drop the remaining dulce de leche in tablespoon-sized dollops evenly over the top.
15
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, place it on the foil in the oven, and bake until the custard around the outer inch is set, about 1 hour.
16
Remove the foil covering the dish and continue to bake until the surface of the casserole is browned in some spots and the center is just set, about 45 minutes more.
17
Remove to a wire rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

1987

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 large eggs, 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider, and more.

Yes, Caramel, Apple, and Cinnamon Breakfast Casserole Recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramel, Apple, and Cinnamon Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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