Description
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a delectable blend of fluffy bread, rich cream cheese, and a sweet crumble topping that makes for an irresistible breakfast or brunch dish. This make-ahead casserole is perfect for holiday gatherings, family brunches, or cozy Sunday mornings. Prepare it the night before to infuse flavors and save time in the morning. Just pop it in the oven for a golden-brown finish, and serve warm with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for the ultimate indulgence. With its creamy filling and crunchy topping, this dish is sure to impress your guests and become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (12-14 oz) French bread, sourdough, or challah
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
- 8 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (topping)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (topping)
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter (topping)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and cube the bread.
- Beat softened cream cheese with confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; layer over half of the bread cubes.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar; pour over the layered bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare crumble topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle on top.
- 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 slice (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 262mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 168mg