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Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

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A comforting and sweet breakfast casserole layering cream cheese and fresh strawberries between thick slices of bread, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast), sliced into 1-inch pieces (day-old preferred)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for lighter option)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: extra maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
  2. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and slice strawberries thinly.
  3. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
  4. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the bread and spread to cover most of the bread.
  5. Sprinkle half of the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
  6. Repeat layering with remaining bread cubes, cream cheese, and strawberries.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
  8. Pour custard evenly over the assembled casserole, pressing down lightly on bread cubes to soak up custard.
  9. Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to absorb the custard (or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours).
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until top is golden brown and custard is set (knife inserted should come out clean). Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  12. Let casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  13. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired before serving.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best custard absorption and texture. Soften cream cheese before mixing for smooth filling. Let casserole soak in custard for 10 minutes before baking. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated.

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