Decadent Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole for Cozy Mornings
Indulge in a delicious Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole that brings warmth to breakfast tables everywhere.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 8 slices Brioche bread cut into cubes
- 8 ounces Cream cheese sliced or cubed
- 4 large Eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
- ½ cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar adjust for sweetness
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter melted, for drizzling
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the brioche bread into cubes and spread half in the baking dish.
- Distribute cream cheese evenly over the bread layer.
- Top with the remaining cubes of brioche bread.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread and cream cheese, pressing down gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Drizzle melted butter over the casserole and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is best paired with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or powdered sugar for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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