Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake

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My favorite way to feed a crowd is with this cinnamon apple french toast bake!

ingredients

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with the softened butter.

Whisk together the milk, eggs, lemon juice, 1 tsp cinnamon, and mixed or pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.

Cut the challah bread into one inch by one inch chunks. Toss in the greased baking dish with the diced apples.

Pour the egg milk mixture over the bread and and apples.

Sprinkle the sugar and remaining teaspoon of cinnamon over the bake. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until custardy on the bottom and crunchy and golden on top.

Enjoy!