Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with our Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole. This delightful dish brings together the creamy goodness of rich cream cheese and the comforting flavors of classic French toast, making it an ideal choice for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. Effortlessly prepared ahead of time, you can savor every moment with your guests while this delectable casserole bakes to golden perfection. Each slice is layered with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. Make your mornings special with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-14 ounce) loaf french bread, sourdough bread, or challah
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons (15g) confectioners' sugar
- 3 teaspoons (15ml) pure vanilla extract, divided
- 8 large eggs
- 2 and 1/4 cups (540ml) whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup (133g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (69g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (41g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- optional: maple syrup and/or confectioners' sugar for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and cube the bread. Layer half in the dish.
- Mix softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth; dollop over bread cubes.
- Top with remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon; pour over layered bread.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare topping with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg