Baked French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 loaf stale bread, like a large French baguette , sliced (about 14 slices)
- powdered sugar
- sliced strawberries, for garnish (optional)
- chopped nuts, for garnish (optional)
- maple syrup for serving, (optional)
Instructions
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Butter or lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Arrange bread slices in prepared baking dish; set aside.
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Cream the cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
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Add in the eggs and continue to mix until combined.
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Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest; continue to mix until thoroughly incorporated.
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Pour prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over bread.
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Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If making the same day, let it stand 20 minutes before baking.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Remove baking dish from refrigerator; let stand on kitchen counter for 15 minutes.
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Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set and top is golden brown.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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You can also garnish with strawberries, nuts, and serve with a side of maple syrup.