Name: Overnight Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake
Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large apples, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1 (16-ounce) loaf brioche bread, cubed; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed; 12 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar