Description
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a luxurious and comforting dish that elevates your breakfast or brunch experience. Combining the creamy richness of cream cheese with fluffy bread, this casserole is perfect for gatherings or cozy family mornings. Prepare it the night before for a hassle-free morning, allowing the delicious flavors to meld together as it soaks in a sweet custard overnight. Topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble, it’s an irresistible treat that can be served warm with maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream. This recipe feeds a crowd and offers endless customization options, making it a go-to choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (12-14 oz) French bread, sourdough bread, or challah
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- 8 large eggs
- 2¼ cups whole milk
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half in the baking dish.
- In a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; mix well. Drop spoonfuls over the bread.
- Layer remaining bread cubes on top.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth; pour evenly over the layered bread. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Make the crumble topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the 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: 1/12 of casserole (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg