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Creamy Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Casserole

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A luscious French toast casserole featuring a creamy cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries, perfect for a cozy brunch or holiday morning.

Ingredients

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  • 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread (day-old or slightly stale)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk or half-and-half
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing the top)
  • Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep the cream cheese filling: Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices. Hull and thinly slice the strawberries.
  3. Assemble the casserole: Lay half of the bread slices flat in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese mixture on each slice, then top with sliced strawberries. Add remaining bread slices on top, pressing gently to sandwich the filling.
  4. Make the custard soak: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 1 ½ cups whole milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until combined. Pour evenly over the casserole, pressing down gently to soak the bread. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top of the casserole with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  6. Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and custard is set. Tent with foil halfway through if browning too quickly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale brioche or challah for best soaking results. Let the custard soak for 10 minutes to ensure a custardy texture. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Can be assembled the night before and baked from the fridge with additional baking time. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread; for dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.

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