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Overnight Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Streusel

A close-up of a square slice of rich french toast casserole topped with cinnamon streusel and drizzled with glaze.
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Prepare this rich, soft French toast casserole the night before. It features a cream cheese filling and a cinnamon streusel topping, making it an easy, make-ahead breakfast perfect for holidays or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 1 pound) thick-cut bread like brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the bread layer. Top with the remaining bread cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cream cheese in the baking dish. Gently press the bread down to help it absorb the custard.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  5. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Prepare the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the soaked bread.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is set, golden brown, and the streusel is crisp. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use slightly stale or day-old bread. This allows the bread to soak up more custard without becoming mushy.
  • If you are short on time, you can assemble this casserole and bake it immediately, but allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes before baking for better results.
  • This recipe is excellent for feeding a crowd at holiday brunch gatherings.

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