Description

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a decadent and comforting dish that transforms your breakfast experience. This delightful casserole blends rich cream cheese with sweet toppings and fluffy bread, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any brunch gathering or cozy family breakfast. The best part? You can prepare it the night before, allowing the flavors to meld and ensuring a stress-free morning. With its crunchy brown sugar topping and creamy filling, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table, making it an irresistible choice for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

1 (12-14 ounce) loaf French bread
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 large eggs
2 and 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half in the prepared pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; blend in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spoon over the bread layer, then add the remaining bread cubes.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. For the topping, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the soaked bread.
6. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until golden brown on top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 175mg