Description
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for brunch or special occasions. This delectable dish features layers of creamy, sweetened cream cheese nestled between fluffy bread, all topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble. Its make-ahead convenience allows you to prepare it the night before, ensuring you wake up to a warm, inviting breakfast without the morning rush. Everyone will love its delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an instant crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 oz loaf of French bread or challah
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 large eggs
- 2 and 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Topping: brown sugar, flour, butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Cut the bread into inch-sized cubes and layer half in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spoon dollops over the first layer of bread, then top with remaining bread cubes.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and remaining vanilla. Pour evenly over bread layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with toppings like maple syrup or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg