Description
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is the ultimate brunch delight that combines rich cream cheese with warm spices for a comforting breakfast experience. This easy-to-make dish allows you to prepare it the night before, soaking the bread in a creamy custard mixture for maximum flavor. Topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble, every bite is a delicious blend of sweetness and texture that will impress your family and friends. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh fruits and syrup, this casserole is sure to become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread or challah
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 large eggs
- 2 and 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Light brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and cut your bread into 1-inch cubes. Layer half in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, then dollop over bread. Add remaining cubes on top.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar; pour evenly over bread layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 302mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg