Berry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
This is quite possibly the prettiest brunch dish ever. The colors of the berries, the dollops of cream cheese, and powdered sugar topping make this a feast for the eyes as much as a feast for the stomach. And it tastes even better than it looks. If you want an impressive dish for Easter brunch or Mother’s Day, look no further than this Berry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole.
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One of the best parts of a breakfast casserole is that you can do all the prep work before your guests arrive. Let it set while everyone rolls in and enjoys a breakfast cocktail or cup of coffee, throw it in the oven and your house will smell incredible as it bakes.
Berry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole Recipe Tips:
+ You could also make this recipe with with peaches or bananas and chocolate chips for some delicious variations.
+ To save some time, you could also let your bread sit out the night before so it gets crusty and dry and skip the toasting step.
+ It’s really important to keep your cream cheese cold to keep the look of this dish without it all running together. You can always throw it in the freezer for a few minutes to make it easier to slice up.
Berry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb loaf artisan white bread, torn into 1- 2” pieces
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, cold, and cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
To Serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spread the bread pieces in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then toss and toast for another 10-15 minutes, until dried out.
- Spread the bread cubes in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Scatter the cubes of cream cheese over the bread. Scatter the berries over the bread.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour over the bread cubes.
- Let sit for about 1 hour, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cover, transfer to the oven, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for about 10 minutes or until the egg mixture is set and the bread is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve with maple syrup to drizzle on top as well.
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