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Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a sweet, chocolate-y, make-ahead overnight baked French Toast casserole that is perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 loaf chocolate chip brioche bread (or regular brioche & 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla
- 1 pound diced strawberries, divided
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup (optional for garnish)
- 2 Tablespoons sifted powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut brioche loaf into 1-inch pieces and use half to line a 2 ½ quart baking dish, pressing the bread down into the dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl add block of cream cheese and microwave for 60 seconds on high to soften.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla to cream cheese and stir until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Pour mixture over first layer of bread and use a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Next, sprinkle half the strawberries over cream cheese mixture.
- Add remaining bread to dish and press down.
- In a large mixing bowl add 6 eggs, milk, heavy cream, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
- Pour egg mixture into dish. Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- When you are ready to bake your casserole, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Baking a little longer results in a firmer less moist French toast.
- When finished baking, top with remaining diced strawberries. For extra garnish you can drizzle chocolate syrup over the casserole or powdered sugar is also nice! Enjoy!
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Notes
- Let this dish sit for about 15 minutes after baking. This gives the eggs a chance to settle.
- If you can’t find chocolate chip brioche bread, you can use regular brioche bread and add a layer of chocolate chips to your dish!
Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1057IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1057IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.