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
- 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
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and cube the bread, layering half into the bottom.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls over bread.
- Top with remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla; pour over layered bread.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle on top.
- 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