Description
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a luxurious twist on a classic breakfast favorite. This decadent dish features layers of soft bread soaked in a creamy custard infused with rich cream cheese and vanilla, all topped with a delightful brown sugar crumble. Perfect for breakfast gatherings or brunch parties, this casserole can be prepared the night before, making it an ideal option for busy mornings. Simply pop it in the oven and enjoy the sweet aroma as it bakes to golden perfection. Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream for an irresistible treat that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-14 ounce) loaf French bread or challah
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 and 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in confectioners' sugar and a quarter teaspoon of vanilla. Spoon over the bread, then add remaining bread cubes on top.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and remaining vanilla. Pour evenly over the layered bread.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare crumble topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over 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 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg