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By the time wintertime descends, you want to have as little work in the kitchen as possible — which means if you’re feeding a big group of guests or your hungry family, then make-ahead breakfast is an absolute must. So, how do you prep something that feels luxurious enough for everyone with as little time over the stove as possible? Martha Stewart to the rescue: Her make-ahead apple caramel French toast recipe will have your family and guests wistfully thinking about it for months to come.
Warm breakfast is a must to drive away the winter chill, and this Martha Stewart classic lets you serve up a piping hot dish without any time over the stove at all — just prep the day before and pop it into the oven when you’re gathering for breakfast. Stewart shared a mouth-watering photo of the recipe on her Instagram on Dec 22, writing: “This caramelized-apple-and-challah casserole can be prepped the night before, making breakfast as easy as turning on the oven! Pro tip: While the casserole is resting, crank up the oven temperature and make our mess-free bacon to go on the side. Get the recipes at the link in our bio. 📷: @nschinco.”
If you’ve been doing any more holiday baking, most of the ingredients you need for this recipe you’ll likely have on hand already, like brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, eggs, and butter. You’ll want to be sure to stock up on two specifics though: a 1-pound loaf of fluffy challah or brioche, which you’ll slice into 3/4-inch slices and leave out to stiffen for a few hours so they can hold all that eggy goodness, and four crisp apples (Stewart recommends Gala, Braeburn, or Envy). You’ll cut those apples into wedges and cook them down in butter, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then take your slightly-stale fluffy bread and soak them in a classic French toast mixture of eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar.
Layer the bread and remaining liquid on top of the apples and voila — you have a heaping French toast casserole ready to brown up in the oven and serve hot. (Psst: Stewart alsorecommended an 11 to 12-inch enameled cast iron!)
Get Martha Stewart’s Apple-Caramel French Toast recipe here for a perfect breakfast your family will never forget!
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