Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole. Perfect for holiday mornings or brunch gatherings, this dish features fluffy bread layered with a rich cream cheese filling and topped with a sweet brown sugar crumble. The best part? You can assemble it the night before, making busy mornings effortless. Each bite is a delightful mix of creamy and crunchy textures, ensuring that this casserole will quickly become a staple in your breakfast repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-14 oz) loaf of french bread, sourdough, or challah
- 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half in the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then blend in confectioners’ sugar. Spoon over the bread cubes and cover with remaining cubes.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined. Pour evenly over the bread layers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare the topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg