UPSIDE DOWN APPLE FRENCH TOAST

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This is a really good and impressive breakfast casserole for you to serve to guests. The picture shows the dish during preparation - and it only gets better from there! It's great to find such a tasty dish that can also be prepared ahead of time. I especially enjoyed the cream topping; I think it would make a wonderful dip for...

Provided by Shannon Smith

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick butter
1 c brown sugar
1 Tbsp water
3 granny smith apples
cinnamon to taste
1/2 c raisins, optional
1 loaf french bread, sliced 1/2" thick
1 1/2 c milk
6 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
nutmeg to taste
1/2 c sliced almonds, for garnish
CREME TOPPING
1/2 c whipping cream
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine butter, brown sugar & water in saucepan and heat on medium until bubbling stirring frequently. Pour this mixture into a 9x13" pan and allow to cool 20-30 minutes.
  • 2. Place sliced apples over brown sugar mixture in bottom of pan in rows close together, overlapping is fine. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg & raisins if desired.
  • 3. Place sliced bread on top of apples. Mix eggs, milk & vanilla and pour over bread.
  • 4. Cover & refridgerate overnight or for at least 3 hrs. to let the bread throughly absorb the egg mixture.
  • 5. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until golden and crispy on top. Invert onto platter for serving. If any apples stick you can remove them with a spatula and just arrange on top.
  • 6. Creme topping is optional but delicious! Just whip all ingredients on high until thickened and serve a generous spoonful on top of each serving.

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