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Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is a rich, decadent breakfast dish made with soft bread cubes, sweet cream cheese, and a cinnamon-spiced custard.
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Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Casserole
  • - 1 loaf brioche or French bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
  • - 8 oz cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • - 6 large eggs
  • - 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half for extra creaminess
  • - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • #### For the Topping
  • - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • #### For Serving
  • - Maple syrup
  • - Powdered sugar
  • - Fresh berries

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Bread & Cream Cheese**
  • - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • - Add half of the bread cubes to the dish.
  • - Scatter the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread, then top with the remaining bread cubes.
  • **Make the Custard Mixture**
  • - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  • - Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, pressing down slightly to soak.
  • - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  • **Make the Topping**
  • - In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
  • - Sprinkle evenly over the casserole before baking.
  • **Bake the Casserole**
  • - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • - Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
  • **Serve**
  • - Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
  • - Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries.