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Breakfast casserole with powdered sugar and sliced strawberries.

Baked French Toast

Katerina | Diethood
This baked French toast recipe with cream cheese custard is a make-ahead version of a classic breakfast with your favorite sweet toppings. 
Servings : 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes

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

Serving: 2 slices | Calories: 279 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 141 mg | Sodium: 343 mg | Potassium: 195 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 610 IU | Vitamin C: 0.3 mg | Calcium: 131 mg | Iron: 1.5 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine: American/Southern
Keyword: baked french toast, baked french toast recipe, oven baked french toast