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Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is easily prepared the night before. It's the perfect treat for holiday breakfasts or weekend brunch.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 322 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups freshly sliced strawberries the sweeter the better
  • 1 ½ loaves French bread sliced into 1-inch thick slices, 20 slices total
  • 16 oz regular cream cheese softened to room temp
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 11 large eggs
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup half-and-half OR heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and set aside. Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium high until light and fluffy. Whisk in sugar to fully incorporate. Mix in 1 of the eggs and the lemon juice; set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients until well combined and set aside.
  3. Layer 10 slices of the French bread on bottom of baking dish. Spread two-thirds of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bread. Place half of the sliced strawberries on top evenly. Repeat layering with remaining slices of bread, cream cheese mixture, and strawberries.
  4. Slowly and evenly pour the egg mixture over the top of all the layers, pressing down a bit so that all the bread gets coated with some of the egg mixture. Cover tightly with foil and chill overnight.
  5. Remove from fridge and let sit at room temperature while you preheat oven to 350F. Bake 30 minutes, covered. Bake for another 30 minute uncovered, until top is nicely golden brown and puffy throughout - center should be puffy and feel set, rather than jiggly.
  6. Let rest at room temp 15 minutes before serving. Serve with maple syrup or as-is.

Notes

  • Actual bake time varies depending on individual ovens.
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  • Actual bake time varies depending on individual ovens.
  • This French Toast Bake is delicious as leftovers, straight from the fridge, if you're lucky enough to have any leftovers!
  • Make sure to cover your French Toast Bake for the first 30 minutes of baking. This will prevent it from getting too crispy on top.
  • Top Strawberry French Toast Bake with Stabilized Whipped Cream and a sprinkle of Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans.

Nutrition Information

Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 826IU (17%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% Daily Value*

Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 826IU 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.