French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese and Cinnamon Bread
A delightful make-ahead breakfast casserole combining creamy cream cheese, fluffy cinnamon bread, and sweet maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 720 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cinnamon bread
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Milk
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish with butter, ensuring it’s adequately coated so your casserole doesn’t stick.
- Cube the Bread: Cut the cinnamon bread into cubes and place them evenly in the prepared dish.
- Create the Custard Mixture: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, making sure to coat all pieces. Gently press down to ensure every piece is submerged.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight to meld the flavors and soak the bread.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the Casserole: Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg