Indulge in a decadent breakfast delight that combines fluffy bread, rich cream cheese, and a hint of cinnamon-vanilla goodness. This creamy French toast casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or special occasions, guaranteeing a heavenly taste and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Some tips:
You will see in the ingredients that we use bread that is at least a day old as in left out. Especially if using normal white sandwich bread. This kind of bread straight out of the packet does not soak the cream and egg mixture as much so can make your casserole too soggy.
So what is the best bread to use? If you are looking to get a specific kind of bread that works great for this casserole then French bread or sourdough work a treat.
Alternatives you could try: This dish has endless opportunities for mixing up flavours and variations. You could try mixing in blueberries, strawberries or a bit of apple maybe?
Creamy Vanilla French Toast Casserole – A Delicious Breakfast Treat
Indulge in a decadent breakfast delight that combines fluffy bread, rich cream cheese, and a hint of cinnamon-vanilla goodness. This creamy French toast casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or special occasions.
6
servings15
minutes35
minutes425
kcalIngredients
10 slices Day-old bread, crusts removed
4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
115 g Cream cheese, softened
350 ml Milk
4 large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a 23-33 cm baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes and spread evenly in the baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over the bread.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are all coated evenly.
- Gently press down on the bread to make sure it soaks up the liquid. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, occasionally pressing it down again.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or fresh berries.
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