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Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole for Effortless Mornings

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a make-ahead dish that combines fluffy bread and creamy filling, perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf French Bread Can substitute with sourdough or challah
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best taste
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract if possible
  • 6 large Eggs Forms the custard base
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Almond or oat milk can be swapped for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Can mix in a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Sweetens and enriches the topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used if needed
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Using cold butter helps achieve a crumbly texture
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Drizzle over the casserole before serving
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Dust on top for a beautiful finishing touch

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Bread Layering: Cut French bread into uniform cubes and layer half in the baking pan.
  3. Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then spread over the bread.
  4. Finish Layering: Add remaining bread cubes on top, pressing lightly to absorb flavors.
  5. Custard Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla until fully combined, then pour over the bread.
  6. Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Prepare Topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
  8. Bake: Remove cover, sprinkle topping and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Serve: Let cool, then drizzle with syrup or dust with sugar before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can customize with fruits or nuts and store leftovers in an airtight container.

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