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title: Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cinnamon-apple-french-toast-bake-63f4d815b61497b87a0af930
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Eggs, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Multi-Portion, New, Veggie, Calorie Smart, Breakfast]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 177
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the taste, though adding more cinnamon can boost flavor
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Easy to make, though baking time may vary
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/cinnamon-apple-french-toast-bake.avif"
---

Arrange rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8x8 #baking dish{} with cooking spray. Wash and dry produce.

Halve, core, and dice @apple{1%unit} into ½-inch pieces. Halve @brioche buns{2%unit}, then quarter each half. In a small microwave-safe #small bowl{}, microwave half the @butter{4%tbsp} until melted, ~{30%seconds}. In a large #large bowl{}, combine apple, brioche, and melted butter. Season with salt; toss to combine.

In a medium #medium bowl{}, whisk together half the @crème fraîche{4%tbsp} and @sugar{3%tbsp}, then whisk in @eggs{2%unit}, @milk{½%cup}, @cinnamon{1%tsp}, and a pinch of salt until combined. Transfer egg mixture to bowl with brioche mixture and toss to evenly coat bread. Set aside to soak ~{5%minutes}.

Transfer soaked brioche mixture to prepared #baking dish{} and gently press into dish. Cut remaining @butter{} into small pieces and sprinkle over casserole. Tightly cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake on middle rack until lightly toasted and custardy in the middle, ~{35%minutes}. Remove foil for the last ~{5%minutes} of baking to brown the top. Let rest at least ~{5%minutes} before serving.

Bring @cream cheese{2%oz} to room temperature. Cut French toast bake into pieces. In a second small #small bowl{}, whisk together softened cream cheese, @maple syrup{2%tbsp}, and remaining @crème fraîche{} until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt. Divide French toast bake between plates. Drizzle with maple glaze and garnish with @pecans{¼%cup}.