Overnight French Toast Cream Cheese Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast comfort with this Overnight French Toast Cream Cheese Casserole, a make-ahead marvel perfect for lazy mornings or special occasions. Featuring layers of pillowy French bread, pockets of creamy, tangy cream cheese, and a rich, cinnamon-spiced custard, this casserole is soaked overnight to achieve a luscious, custard-like interior with a golden, slightly crisped top. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes the night before, this dish allows you to start your morning stress-free while ensuring an unforgettable meal for your guests. Garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and paired with warm maple syrup, this irresistible breakfast casserole elevates traditional French toast into a decadent, crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Perfect for holiday brunches or weekend family gatherings, it’s a warm, sweet treat that feels both luxurious and effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (day-old or slightly stale)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 8 pieces Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- optional Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and divide it into two equal portions.
In the greased baking dish, spread out the first layer of bread cubes evenly.
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and scatter them over the bread layer in the dish.
Add the remaining bread cubes on top, creating a layered effect.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Pour the egg custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and cream cheese, ensuring every piece of bread absorbs the mixture.
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
The next morning, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish and serve with maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.4 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.2 g | 581% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2016 mg | 672% | |
| Sodium | 4380 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 508.7 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.0 g | ||
| Protein | 118.5 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.4 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 1174 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2195 mg | 47% | |
*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.
