Baked Stuffed French Toast
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast comfort food with this Baked Stuffed French Toast recipe! Perfectly layered with fluffy slices of French bread or brioche, a rich cream cheese filling, and a cinnamon-spiced custard, this dish bakes to golden perfection with a buttery streusel topping. Ideal for brunch gatherings or a weekend treat, this make-ahead French toast casserole combines decadent flavors and a delightful texture that will wow any crowd. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a handful of fresh berries for an irresistible bite of sweetness. This easy baked French toast recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, blending classic breakfast flavors with a gourmet twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (or brioche)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 6 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- to taste Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- to taste Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the French bread or brioche into 1-inch slices. Arrange half the slices in the greased baking dish to cover the bottom in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices in the dish.
Layer the remaining bread slices on top of the cream cheese filling to form a 'sandwich.'
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread in the dish, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Press down lightly to help the liquid absorb.
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and brown sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the flour and sugar streusel evenly over the top layer of bread.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Slice and serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.3 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.2 g | 461% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1643 mg | 548% | |
| Sodium | 3722 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.1 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.8 g | ||
| Protein | 102.4 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.2 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1926 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
