Well, here it is. I’ve found it: The most wonderful Christmas morning breakfast.

What could be more perfect than smelling warm apples and cinnamon baking in the oven while tearing open gifts and digging into stockings? (That’s not a rhetorical question. The answer is whip cream on top, which is definitely an option here that I recommend.)

This recipe for apple pannekuechen offers an easy casserole-ish breakfast with minimal effort. What else can you say that about during the holidays? (Again, not a rhetorical question. The answer is nothing.)

Mix your egg-based ingredients the night before. In the morning, spoon the filling on top and pop the pan in the oven. This dish is best warm, but let it cool slightly before topping with fruit and the aforementioned whip cream. Merry Christmas!

Apple Pannekuechen
Ingredients
1 1/2 C. milk
1 stick butter
1 1/2 C. flour
6 eggs
1 can apple pie filling
Directions:
Melt butter in a 9- by 13-inch pan. Mix milk, flour and eggs until smooth and pour into pan. Spoon apple filling on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve topped with fresh fruit (thin apple slices or peaches) sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Add a dollop of whip cream for a special touch.

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