I’m gonna admit, this is just an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast.
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.
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!
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.
Overnight Apple Crisp French Toast
Ingredients
French toast
- 1 loaf French bread (450 grams)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or half and half
- ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Streusel
- 1½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cold butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced
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, stacking and squishing as needed be – just leave some room for your apples!).
- Combine eggs, milk, ½ cup brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt with a whisk and pour over the bread slices, trying to coat the bread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Meanwhile, make the streusel. Cut together oats, flour, butter, and brown sugar 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. 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. Cover with foil half way through baking if the top is browning too quickly. Serve with syrup, or without!
Nutrition Information
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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!
Ashley says
Thanks Thao!
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. 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Dessert for breakfast sounds good to me!! This looks seriously amazing. I love baked apple anything!
Ashley says
Me too! Thanks Jess 🙂
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!
Ashley says
Thanks Mariah!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Oh my! Coolest recipe EVER! Now this is my kinda breakfast!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Jessica!
Danielle says
This is genius, Ashley! Love that you can prep it the night before too, makes life so much easier 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
This is killer honey. I want this for breakfast and then leftovers for lunch and dinner too!
Shinee says
I like the way you think, Ashley! Love it!!! The only thing, it will have to be served after my bacon! 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, bacon is key!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I’m all for having this kind of breakfast for dinner! It looks amazing!
Ashley says
Thanks Christin!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love making overnight breakfast dishes! They are so simple to just throw in the oven the next morning. Your recipe looks really tasty! I love the “crisp” topping you put on yours!
Ashley says
Thanks Shelby! Crisp is the best!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
I am always on board with dessert for breakfast. Or dinner. Or really anytime of day! This looks amazing!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I’m always up for dessert for breakfast! They are awesome and this french toast looks fantastic, I love the ease of overnight recipes!
Ashley says
Thanks Manali!
Amanda says
Oh my word, this looks amazing!!!
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
The weekend is almost here and this looks like a perfect lazy Sunday breakfast! Pinned!
Ashley says
Thanks Anna! I’m all about lazy 🙂
My Kitchen Craze says
I would eat this for lunch, dinner and breakfast. I love that crumble top. That’s my fav!! 😉
Ashley says
Mine too!
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 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Katie!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
YES to streusel and double yes to overnight breakfats! I love apple crisp and in the form of this overnight bake? Yum!
Ashley says
Thanks Medha! It doesn’t get better than overnight breakfast 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Wow!!! Yes to crumble on everything! I could eat it by the handful! I made two french toasts last week but now I want this apple crisp one because it’s the BEST thing ever! Love this idea!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly! I was pretty pleased with myself. Lol. Anytime I can combine dessert and breakfast I’m a happy girl!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Totally on board with dessert for breakfast or brunch. . and oh my gawd that streusel crumble topping. . oh my gawd. . love it!
Ashley says
Thanks Alice!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Oh my word Ashley, do these ever look good! I can’t wait to make these? I think I know what my mom will be getting for Mother’s Day : )
Ashley says
Haha, I could go for another batch for Mother’s Day myself!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Dessert for breakfast? I’m in! Looks fantastic!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh now this is my kind of french toast! I love that you put apple crisp on top of a classic breakfast dish. Sounds so good, Ashley!