baked cream cheese French toast casserole
This baked cream cheese French toast casserole is the ultimate breakfast or brunch dish that’s as easy as it is decadent. With layers of soft bread, creamy filling, and a sweet custard baked to perfection, this casserole will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or even a weekend treat, it can be made ahead to save time.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche about 10 cups, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and layer half the bread cubes.
- Beat cream cheese with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drop over bread.
- Top with remaining bread cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining vanilla. Pour over bread.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.