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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, spices, and salt and whisk until smooth. Add to bread cubes, and fold with a rubber spatula.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Peel and core apples, then dice into scant 1/2-inch cubes. Add to bread mixture, and fold in with a rubber spatula to distribute.
PRO TIP For less crunchy apple bits in the final dish, microwave the diced apple cubes in water for about 1-2 minutes.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Transfer bread mixture to prepared baking dish.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Bake French toast on middle rack of oven until it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center of a piece comes out clean, 45-50 minutes.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Check to see that French toast is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Apple Pie Baked French Toast Casserole
Allow French toast to cool in dish for at least 10 minutes. Prior to serving, plate toast (cut as desired), sift powdered sugar over the top, and drizzle with maple syrup. Refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days.