Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole Recipes

FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread cream cheese in a thick layer onto the bread slices and cut bread into cubes. Layer in the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
• Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined. Pour over bread cubes and pat gently until bread is evenly soaked. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are cooked and fluffy, 35 to 45 minutes.

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13-inch casserole with cooking spray.
• Spread a dollop of cream cheese onto a slice of bread, then cover with another slice to make a little sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread and cream cheese. Place sandwiches in a single layer in the prepared casserole.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; pour over sandwiches in the casserole, making sure bread is completely saturated with egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Remove plastic wrap and place casserole in the preheated oven. Bake until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

BAKED CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 pan with butter or spray with nonstick spray.
• Slice then cut the bread into cubes, about 1 inch in size. Spread half of the cubes into the prepared baking pan.
• Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the room temperature (not cold!) cream cheese on medium-high speed until completely smooth.
• Beat in the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined. Drop random spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture on top of the bread. Layer the remaining bread cubes on top of cream cheese. Set aside.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and remaining vanilla together until no brown sugar lumps remain. Pour over the bread. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and stick in the refrigerator for 3 hours - overnight. Overnight is best.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove pan from the refrigerator.
• Prepare the topping: Whisk the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Cut in the cubed butter with a pastry blender or two forks. Sprinkle the topping over the soaked bread.
• Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top. I usually bake it for 45 minutes because I like it softer. Serve immediately. Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Make ahead tip: Prepare the topping in advance, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator. Sprinkle over the soaked bread before baking. For freezing, prepare the recipe through step 4 (without preheating the oven) and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then bake as directed.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CREAM CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 9 X 13 casserole dish.
• Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the bread, then add the other half of the bread cubes on top.
• Combine egges, milk, and syrup. Pour over the casserole.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, bring to room temperature, and sprinkle the nuts over the top of the casserole, lightly pressing them in with a spatula.
• Bake 30 to 45 minutes in a 350 oven.
• Serve with more maple syrup, if desired.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange half the bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with cream cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Pour over casserole. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional maple syrup.

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
• Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
• Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
• Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the bread cubes in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Beat the cream cheese at medium speed of mixer until smooth.
• Add in the eggs (1 at a time) mixing well after each addition.
• Add in the milk, half and half, 1/2 cup maple syrup and vanilla; mix well until smooth.
• Pour the cream cheese/milk mixture over the top of the bread cubes; cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning: Set the oven to 375 degrees.
• Remove the bread mixture from the fridge; let stand on the counter for 30 minutes before baking.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until set (should be a nice golden brown colour).
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Serve with maple syrup.
• Delicious!