Indulge in the delightful fusion of French toast and casserole in this culinary masterpiece: French Toast Casserole with Pineapple Cream Cheese. This tantalizing dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with the rich, creamy texture of pineapple cream cheese, resulting in a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this casserole is sure to impress with its delectable flavors and elegant presentation. Accompanying this main recipe are three enticing variations: a Blueberry Lemon Curd version that adds a burst of citrusy sweetness, a decadent Chocolate Caramel version for chocolate lovers, and a savory Bacon Cheddar version that offers a hearty, cheesy twist. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this guide ensures a flawless execution of each recipe, guaranteeing a delightful and memorable dining experience.
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FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this fuss-free overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the previous night, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. -Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. , Cover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE
Pineapple cream cheese is the secret ingredient for this fix-ahead dish. Serve with your favorite French toast toppings!
Provided by GivingTree
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 8h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 418.3 mg, Sugar 9 g
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole reminds me of dessert. -Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH STRAWBERRY TOPPING
You'll flip for this luscious French toast recipe, but your bread won't: slices bake together in one time-saving batch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make 12 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of pan.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, 1/4 cup sugar, the salt and cinnamon; beat well. Pour over sandwiches in baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
- Chop 1 cup of the strawberries. (Refrigerate remaining berries.) In nonmetal bowl, gently stir together chopped strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar and the amaretto. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries and add with blueberries to chilled strawberry mixture; mix lightly. Serve French toast with berry topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 g
CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
This is the most delicious French toast, that is made in the oven, serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, and smothered with maple syrup. Plan ahead this needs to be chilled overnight.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 228.1, Sodium 430.6, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.5, Protein 12.3
OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CREAM CHEESE CASSEROLE
Very easy! It just takes minutes to make the night before and then just bake it in the morning. I usually make a small 8" x 8" casserole, using half the ingredients, except a little more bread (5 slices) and a little less cream cheese (6-7 oz.). NOTE: optional nuts have been added.
Provided by Recipe Reader
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality bread: French toast casserole is only as good as the bread you use. Look for a thick, sturdy bread that will hold up well to the custard and cooking process.
- Don't overmix the custard: Overmixing the custard can make it tough. Simply whisk the eggs, milk, and spices together until they are well combined.
- Soak the bread in the custard for at least 30 minutes: This will give the bread time to absorb the custard and become nice and custard.
- Use a greased baking dish: This will prevent the casserole from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and puffed up: This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
- Serve the casserole warm with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include maple syrup, butter, fruit, and whipped cream.
Conclusion:
French toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It can be made ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy mornings. With its combination of fluffy bread, creamy custard, and sweet pineapple cream cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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