Creamy Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
A delightful casserole combining the sweetness of cinnamon bread and creamy cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 loaf cinnamon bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Cut the cinnamon bread into cubes and place half of them in the prepared baking dish.
- Beat together the cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes and gently press down to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with powdered sugar and fresh berries.
Notes
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, place individual servings in the microwave or bake until warmed through.