Description
Start your day with a comforting Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole featuring crisp apples, smoky turkey bacon, and melted plant-based cheese bound by a flavorful custard. This sweet and savory baked dish offers a tender golden crust and delightful texture, perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups plant-based bread cubes
- 2 medium crisp apples (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp), washed, cored, and diced
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the apples and bacon: Wash, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp, then chop into small chunks to add sweet and smoky layers to the casserole.
- Mix the custard base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, plant-based milk, brown sugar (natural), cinnamon (natural), nutmeg (natural), vanilla extract (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and natural gelling agent until fully combined to create the custardy, flavorful binder.
- Combine bread cubes and other ingredients: Gently fold in the plant-based bread cubes, diced apples, chopped smoked turkey bacon, and shredded plant-based cheese. Ensure everything is evenly coated with the custard mixture for consistent baking.
- Bake the casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and cover lightly with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is golden and delicious.
- Rest and serve: Let the Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to set properly. Serve warm to enjoy the perfect sweet-savory flavor balance.
Notes
- Use fresh apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best texture after baking.
- Allow the casserole to rest before slicing to help it set and make serving easier.
- Adjust the brown sugar quantity to suit your desired sweetness level.
- Distribute ingredients evenly in the dish to ensure consistent flavor throughout.
- Choose plant-based cheeses that melt well for improved creaminess and cohesion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Apple Fritter, Breakfast Casserole, Plant-based, Sweet and Savory, Brunch, Comfort Food
