05/03/2024
Treat yourself to a decadent breakfast with this Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole! 🍽️✨
Ingredients:
1 (12-14 ounce) loaf French bread, sourdough bread, or challah, sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Directions:
- Cut or tear bread into cubes and spread half in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; drop spoonfuls over the bread. Top with the remaining bread cubes.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. - Press the bread down gently to absorb the mixture. Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden and set. Serve warm with your favorite syrup or toppings.
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus overnight chilling) | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes + chilling
Kcal: Approximately 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 servings