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Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole


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  • Author: Tia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x

Description

Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with our Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole. This delightful dish combines layers of fluffy bread soaked in a rich custard, interspersed with creamy, sweetened cream cheese, and topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble. Perfect for brunch gatherings or special occasions, this make-ahead recipe allows you to prepare it the night before, ensuring a stress-free morning. Simply pop it in the oven, and you’ll have a warm, comforting meal that impresses family and friends alike.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf of French bread or challah
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 and 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and cube the bread, layering half into the bottom.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls over bread.
  3. Top with remaining bread cubes.
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla; pour over layered bread.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle on top.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden brown.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg