Description
A rich and creamy breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of French toast with cream cheese for a decadent dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread bread cubes in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the bread.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and cream cheese.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Add berries or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cream cheese french toast casserole, breakfast casserole, easy brunch recipe