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A golden brown baked french toast casserole with a cinnamon crumble topping and cream cheese filling.

Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 large egg s
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all -purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place half of the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
  • In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bread layer, then top with the remaining bread cubes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down lightly with a spatula to ensure all bread is submerged.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the topping by combining the brown sugar, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
  • Remove the plastic wrap, sprinkle the crumble topping over the casserole, and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.