Stuffed and Baked French Toast |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe has become our traditional Christmas morning breakfast.... Assemble this delicious French-toast casserole the night before, and while everyone is opening presents on Christmas morning, pop it into the oven for a special, fuss-free breakfast that's ready in no time at all! Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) container whipped cream cheese, at room temperature |
1/3 cup chopped pecans |
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons maple syrup |
1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided |
2 cups milk |
5 eggs |
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 loaf challah (i use french bread) or 1 loaf egg bread, cut into 3/4 -thick slices (i use french bread) |
confectioners' sugar (icing sugar) |
Directions:
1. Combine cheese, pecans, brown sugar, syrup and 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon;reserve.
2. Whisk together milk, eggs, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla.
3. Reserve 2 bread slices. Spread one side of each remaining bread slice with cheese mixture; layer at an angle in 13 by 9 well-greased baking dish, cheese-side up, ending with reserved plain bread slices.
4. Pour milk mixture evenly over slices.
5. Cover dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F Remove plastic wrap.
7. Combine remaining granulated sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over slices.
8. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and egg mixture is set.
9. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
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