Maple Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this indulgent Maple Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, a dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is decadent to enjoy. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this baked breakfast casserole combines fluffy cubes of French bread or brioche with a creamy maple-infused cream cheese layer and a rich, custardy egg mixture flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. Topped with a drizzle of melted butter and optional crunchy pecans, it bakes to golden perfection, delivering a comforting blend of textures and flavors. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of extra maple syrup, this make-ahead recipe is a sweet and satisfying centerpiece that’s ideal for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Pecans (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the French bread or brioche into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the maple syrup until fully combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Spread half of the bread cubes evenly into the prepared baking dish. Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the bread, then layer the remaining bread cubes on top.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, making sure all pieces are soaked. Lightly press the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole, and if desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans for added crunch.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and cooked through.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with extra maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.1 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.0 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1571 mg | 524% | |
| Sodium | 3830 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.7 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.5 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 1130 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2069 mg | 44% | |
*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.
