Apple Walnut Breakfast Bake
A heartwarming breakfast bake featuring sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and toasty bread, perfect for cozy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf whole grain bread, cubed
- 2 apples, diced
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the bread by slicing it into 1-inch cubes.
- Sauté the apples in a skillet with melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and remaining cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Combine the cubed bread, sautéed apples, and chopped walnuts in a large bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top and stir gently; let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar or maple syrup. Can also be served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: breakfast, bake, apple, walnut, casserole, cozy