French Toast Casserole With Cream Cheese Baked Inside Recipe
Cubed bread with fresh eggs, cream cheese, cinnamon, and vanilla with real maple syrup. Serves 4-6 people.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Casserole
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
- 2
Layer the Bread
Spread half of the cubed bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Add Cream Cheese
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and distribute half of it over the bread layer.
- 4
Layer Remaining Bread and Cream Cheese
Top with the remaining cubed bread and then sprinkle the remaining cream cheese cubes on top.
- 5
Mix Eggs and Milk
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- 6
Pour Egg Mixture
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cream cheese layers. Press down gently to ensure all the bread is soaked.
- 7
Bake the Casserole
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Serve
Allow to cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar.