How to Make French Toast Casserole with Pineapple Cream Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like starting your morning with a warm and delicious breakfast. And what better way to do that than with a French Toast Casserole? This indulgent twist on the classic breakfast dish is perfect for serving up to a crowd or for a lazy weekend brunch at home. And with the addition of pineapple and cream cheese, this French Toast Casserole takes things to a whole new level of deliciousness.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese spread with pineapple
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • 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

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 418mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 100mg