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Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

  • Author: Sally
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Looking for a crowd-pleasing breakfast dish that’s simple to make and packed with creamy goodness? This Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is just the recipe! With a custardy bread base, pockets of sweet cream cheese, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, it’s the perfect make-ahead meal for brunch or holiday mornings. Best of all, it can be prepped the night before and baked to golden perfection when you’re ready to serve.

Ingredients

Scale
  •  loaf (12-14 oz) French bread, sourdough, or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (15g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tsp (15ml) pure vanilla extract, divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups (540ml) whole milk
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup (133g) packed light brown sugar

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 1/3 cup (69g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (41g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp (85g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Optional Toppings:

  • Maple syrup
  • Confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half of the bread cubes in the dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in confectioners’ sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the bread cubes. Add the remaining bread cubes on top.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and remaining vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge.
  5. For the crumb topping, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the soaked bread.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. For a softer casserole, bake for about 45 minutes.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • You can prepare the casserole the night before and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

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