_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Y’all, let me tell you about this breakfast recipe that’s been making my family fight over the last bite! As a busy mom who loves treating her family to something special (when I’m not running around like a chicken with its head cut off), I’ve perfected this heavenly Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Casserole that’s basically dessert disguised as breakfast – and I’m not even sorry about it! 😉
Listen up, because this is about to change your breakfast game forever!
What You’ll Need:
– 1 loaf brioche bread (trust me, splurge on the good stuff)
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/3 cup maple syrup
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon
– Pinch of nutmeg
– Berries for topping (because we’re fancy like that)
Now, here’s where the magic happens:
1. Cut that gorgeous brioche into thick slices (about 1-inch). If they’re not slightly stale, let them sit out for an hour – we’re not about that soggy life!
1. Mix your softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until it’s smooth as silk. This is where I usually sneak a taste… quality control, right? 😏
1. Spread that cream cheese mixture between two slices of brioche, making little sandwiches. Layer these babies in a buttered 9×13 baking dish.
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1. In a bowl, whisk together your eggs, milk, remaining maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Pour this mixture all over your sandwiches, making sure every piece gets some love.
1. Here’s the key part – cover and refrigerate overnight. I know, I know… patience isn’t my strong suit either, but trust your girl on this one!
1. The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. Let the casserole sit at room temperature while the oven heats up.
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffy. The center should be set but still have a slight jiggle – like me after too many Christmas cookies!
Top with fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and an extra drizzle of maple syrup because we deserve nice things!
Y’all, this is the kind of breakfast that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen, when really you just planned ahead like the kitchen goddess you are. It’s perfect for holidays, weekend brunches, or when you want to show off to your mother-in-law (we’ve all been there! 😉).
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make this again because writing about it has me drooling all over my keyboard! 💁♀️
