French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese Recipe
If you're looking for a tasty breakfast treat, you’ve got to try this French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese recipe! It’s packed with tart raspberries and a sweet, creamy filling that everyone will love. The best part? You can whip it up in just 45 minutes with only 9 simple ingredients. Perfect for a cozy morning!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3- ounce cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 Tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease two 18.6 oz oven-safe baking dishes (or an 8x8 square) with butter or spray with nonstick spray.
- On a cutting board, cut the bread into cubes, about 1 inch in size.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla.
- Fold the bread cubes into the milk mixture until well-saturated.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat the room temperature cream cheese on medium-high speed until completely smooth.
- Beat in the powdered confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Drop small spoonful's of cream cheese mixture on top of the bread mixture.
- Then sprinkle on the raspberries. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the bread mixture into prepared dishes, divided evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.Serve the hot dishes on cork trivets to protect tables and surfaces.
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Notes
Notes about ingredients and substitutions
- Try using cubed French bread, Italian bread, brioche bread, or Texas toast bread.
- You can use blueberries or other fresh berries instead of raspberries.
- Try adding in chocolate chips or glazed walnuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 662kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 21gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 341mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1628IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 2mg
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