Delicious French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Indulge in this delectable French toast breakfast casserole, a perfect dish to start your day with a sweet and savory twist.

Ingredients

1	bread
8	ounces cream cheese
8	eggs
1 1⁄2	cups half-and-half
1⁄4	cup maple syrup
6	tablespoons melted butter
1	cup brown sugar
2	tablespoons vanilla
1	cup butter
1	cup sugar
1⁄2	cup buttermilk
1	tablespoon light Karo syrup
1⁄2	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon almond flavoring

Instructions

• 1. Begin by preparing the bread. Cut the crust off the loaf of bread and then cut it into small cubes. (Note: You may choose to keep the crust on for added texture).
  2. Spread half of the cubed bread at the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  3. Evenly distribute half of the cream cheese over the layer of bread.
  4. Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread and cream cheese.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  6. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layers of bread and cream cheese in the pan.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-50 minutes, until the casserole is golden brown and set.
  8. To prepare the sauce:
  9. Use a large saucepan to accommodate the mixture as it expands during cooking.
  10. Over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, buttermilk, light Karo syrup, and baking soda in the saucepan. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  11. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes, still stirring constantly.
  12. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the almond flavoring.
  13. When ready to serve:
  14. Spoon the bread casserole onto plates, generously drizzle the warm sauce over the casserole, and garnish with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and bananas.

Jul 19, 2024