Description

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a delightful and indulgent breakfast treat that brings comfort to any gathering. This luscious casserole features layers of creamy, sweetened cream cheese nestled between soft bread, all topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble. Perfect for brunches or family breakfasts, it can be assembled the night before, allowing you to enjoy leisurely mornings without hassle. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness. Watch as this crowd-pleaser quickly disappears!

Ingredients

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1 (12-14 ounce) loaf French bread, sourdough bread, or challah
8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
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 (spooned & leveled)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
optional: maple syrup and/or confectioners’ sugar for topping

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
Cut the bread into cubes and layer half in the prepared pan.
In a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth; add confectioners' sugar and some vanilla, mixing until combined. Drop spoonfuls over the bread layer and top with remaining bread cubes.
Whisk together eggs, milk, remaining vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth; pour over the bread layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Prepare the crumble topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until golden brown on top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 116g)
Calories: 319
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 220mg