Baked French Toast
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Easy, make-ahead Baked French Toast soaked in a fragrant maple syrup and cream cheese mixture creates the most delicious breakfast bake!
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
- Butter or lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Arrange bread slices in prepared baking dish; set aside.
- Cream the cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
- Add in the eggs and continue to mix until combined.
- Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest; continue to mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over bread.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If making the same day, let it stand 20 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Remove baking dish from refrigerator; let stand on kitchen counter for 15 minutes.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set and top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- You can also garnish with strawberries, nuts, and serve with a side of maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Baked French Toast
Amount Per Serving (2 slices)
Calories 279
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 141mg47%
Sodium 343mg14%
Potassium 195mg6%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 610IU12%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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