French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese

This sweet French toast bake with cream cheese is very similar to one I order at a local restaurant! Baked with syrup right into it! Can feed a group of people!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 8 large eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped cream cheese
• 9 thick slices bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are cooked and fluffy, 35 to 45 minutes.