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Overnight Apple Crisp French Toast

written by Ashley Fehr

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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 10

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Published on April 29, 2015 / Last updated on June 9, 2020

I’m gonna admit, this is just an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast.

piece of apple crisp french toast on blue plate with fork on the side

Since making these Apple Crisp Pancakes, and this French Toast, and this French Toast… I got to thinking, “why couldn’t I build an apple crisp on top of baked French toast?”

So I did.

Best. Decision. Ever.

overhead image of french toast casserole topped with apple crisp with apples on the side

Since baked French toast usually bakes for close to an hour, I wasn’t worried about the apples being tender or the streusel crisping up. It worked perfectly!

Now, this isn’t the most responsible breakfast you could ever eat. Let’s say it’s even just a little… indulgent.

But let’s just say maybe every once in a while you like to make a meal out of dessert. Brinner is the best way to do this!

pan of apple crisp french toast with one piece cut out and apples in the background

There are some people who might look at you funny if you sit down to dinner with a slice of cheesecake. But a plate of pancakes or waffles? It must be Breakfast for Dinner night!

A pan of French toast?

Perfectly acceptable meal!

And if anyone is going to judge you for smothering your French toast in a layer of apple crisp, you’re better off without them.

This is, hands down, the best French toast I’ve ever eaten.

Because – hello – streusel. Crisp. Crumble. You should probably put it on everything, if you don’t already.

And if you’re one of those people who likes just a pan of crumble to eat by the handful, check out My Other Favorite Thing in The Universe: Salty Hazelnut Brown Sugar Crumble.

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Overnight Apple Crisp French Toast

written by Ashley Fehr

Overnight Apple Crisp French Toast: a layer of apple crisp baked on top of a layer of overnight French toast. The perfect make ahead breakfast! www.thereciperebel.com
Overnight Apple Crisp French Toast: a layer of apple crisp on top of overnight french toast! Perfect make ahead breakfast for Mother's Day or Christmas! www.thereciperebel.com
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast
Servings 10
Calories 303cal

Ingredients

  • 6 thick slices French bread or enough to fill a 9×13” pan
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup large oats
  • 4 medium apples peeled, cored and chopped

Instructions

  • Spray a 9×13” pan with non-stick spray and lay bread slices on the bottom of the pan in a single layer (use as many as you need to fill the pan).
  • Combine milk, vanilla, eggs, salt and 1 tsp cinnamon with a whisk and pour over the bread slices, trying to coat the bread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the streusel. Cut together cold butter, sugars, 1 tsp cinnamon, flour and oats with a pastry cutter or your hands until crumbly. Store in an air tight container until ready to bake.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If the tops of the bread look a little dry, flip bread slices carefully. Spread apples over the bread and top with streusel.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until bread is set, apples are tender and streusel is golden. Serve with syurp, or without!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 303cal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg

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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    I love apple crisps, so when I can have it for breakfast, it’s a good day! Great idea to put it on French toast!

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  2. marcie says

    Everything’s better with a crumble topping! I’ve got a baked oatmeal in the works with a streusel topping, and I love how it makes you feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast! This french toast would make me excited to get up in the morning, Ashley! It looks heavenly. 🙂

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  4. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    Any excuse to eat dessert for breakfast is a good one to me. I love this french toast dish!
    Pinned!

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  16. katie says

    I love french toast! I can’t imagine what it would be like with an apple crisp topping. And yes totally acceptable to eat for dinner, lunch, dessert and of course breakfast 🙂

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    • Ashley says

      Thanks Kelly! I was pretty pleased with myself. Lol. Anytime I can combine dessert and breakfast I’m a happy girl!

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