Recipe
Indulge in this delectable French toast breakfast casserole, a perfect dish to start your day with a sweet and savory twist.
1 | bread |
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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 |
| 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). |
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| 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. |
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 594.3 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Fat | 35.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 41.9 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița