Fall French Toast Casserole | Lazy Cooking

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 pecans, optional, chopped
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for garnish