Description
This Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of apple fritters in an easy-to-make breakfast bake. It’s a perfect dish for weekend brunches or special occasions, combining sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and a tender, cake-like base. Enjoy this delightful Apple Fritter Casserole for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups cubed French bread or brioche
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, chopped pecans, chopped apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and stir gently to coat everything. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- While the casserole bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk to create a glaze.
- Once the Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole is out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving this delicious Apple Fritter Breakfast Bake.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.
- You can substitute half-and-half for some of the milk for a richer casserole.
- Add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or extra cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg