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Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Indulge in Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole Bliss

Experience the delightful Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, a perfect blend of creamy filling and fluffy bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf French Bread or Sourdough/Challah
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon preferably freshly ground
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter chilled and cubed
For Serving
  • Optional Toppings maple syrup or extra confectioners’ sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and layer half of the bread cubes.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Add More Bread: Layer the remaining bread cubes over the cream cheese filling and press down gently.
  4. Prepare the Custard Mixture: Whisk together eggs, whole milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and remaining vanilla until smooth.
  5. Refrigerate the Casserole: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 24 hours.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and mix together topping ingredients until crumbly.
  7. Bake the Casserole: Uncover and sprinkle topping over casserole. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving with maple syrup or dusted confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different fillings and toppings.

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