Cranberry-Apple French Toast Casserole

Health score
3%
Cranberry-Apple French Toast Casserole
45 min.
12
261kcal

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Start your mornings off right with our delightful Cranberry-Apple French Toast Casserole! This recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, combining the delicious juiciness of Granny Smith apples with the vibrant zing of sweetened dried cranberries. Imagine a warm, cozy brunch where family and friends gather to indulge in a dish that’s as comforting as it is beautiful.

Crafted to serve twelve, this casserole is not only crowd-pleasing but also surprisingly easy to make. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a stunning centerpiece for your breakfast table that promises to impress. The combination of toasted almonds, buttery dinner rolls, and aromatic spices creates a feast for the senses, while the layers of gooey cranberry sauce and tender apples offer an irresistible taste sensation.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself and your loved ones on a lazy Sunday morning, this casserole is a must-try. Plus, with only 261 calories per serving, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging. Prepare it the night before for ultimate convenience and make your morning a breeze. Dive into this scrumptious dish, and let every bite transport you to a cozy kitchen filled with the warmth of home and heart!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • 1.3 cups apple juice 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar divided packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • Dash ground cloves 
  • pound dinner rolls quartered
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cups apples i use 2 granny smith apples diced ( 2 apples)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1.3 cups milk 1% low-fat
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.8 cup roasted cranberry sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 25
  2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add apple, cinnamon, and cloves to pan; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar; cook 2 minutes or until sugar melts.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Place quartered rolls on a jelly-roll pan; bake at 250 for 15 minutes. Arrange rolls in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  6. Sprinkle cranberries evenly over rolls; top with apple mixture.
  7. Combine apple juice and the next 5 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  8. Pour egg mixture over roll mixture; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  9. Preheat oven to 35
  10. Uncover dish, and sprinkle with almonds.
  11. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories261kcal
Protein11.84%
Fat26.97%
Carbs61.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.31
Glycemic Load
1.96
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.5408695573392%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.43mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.62mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
2.8mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.44kcal
13.07%
Fat:8.02g
12.34%
Saturated Fat:2.79g
17.45%
Carbohydrates:40.92g
13.64%
Net Carbohydrates:38.17g
13.88%
Sugar:20.36g
22.62%
Cholesterol:99.25mg
33.08%
Sodium:262.08mg
11.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.92g
15.84%
Selenium:20.96µg
29.94%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.5%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.04%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.62%
Phosphorus:129.51mg
12.95%
Calcium:126.45mg
12.65%
Iron:2.05mg
11.37%
Fiber:2.76g
11.02%
Folate:36.75µg
9.19%
Vitamin B3:1.75mg
8.73%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.44%
Magnesium:28.41mg
7.1%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.64%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.27%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.73%
Copper:0.11mg
5.71%
Potassium:194.83mg
5.57%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.44%
Vitamin A:260.71IU
5.21%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.14%
Vitamin K:2.5µg
2.38%
Vitamin C:1.49mg
1.8%
Source:My Recipes