Peaches and Cream French Toast Bake

This is a rich, sweet, and savory breakfast or brunch dish. The sweetness of the peaches complements the creamy textures of cream cheese and eggs. Using a full-bodied bread like brioche will add even more flavor to this meal, but anything nice and thick is recommended. Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and orange zest.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 607 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pinch brown sugar
• 12 thick slices French bread
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches in syrup, drained and syrup reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread cream cheese thickly on 1 side of each slice of bread. Cascade the bread in 2 rows in the bottom of a baking dish.

Step 3

Combine eggs, milk, peach syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl; whisk to combine. Pour mixture over bread. Arrange sliced peaches on top. Pour melted butter over the peaches. Cover baking dish and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Step 4

Sprinkle pecans on top of bread mixture just before baking. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 45 minutes.