Description
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is the ultimate brunch dish that combines rich cream cheese filling with soft, buttery bread, all topped with a sweet crumble. This delightful casserole can be prepared the night before, making it perfect for busy mornings when you want to impress family or guests without the fuss. Each bite delivers a comforting blend of flavors, and it’s versatile enough to enjoy with various toppings such as maple syrup or fresh berries. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply enjoying a cozy weekend breakfast, this casserole is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (12-14 oz) of French bread or challah
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons (15g) confectioners' sugar
- 3 teaspoons (15ml) pure vanilla extract, divided
- 8 large eggs
- 2 and 1/4 cups (540ml) whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup (133g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (69g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (41g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- optional: maple syrup and/or confectioners' sugar for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Layer half in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the first layer of bread, then top with remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar together until smooth; pour evenly over bread layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare the topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over 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: Approximately 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg