Description
A delightful blend of fluffy bread, creamy cheese, and succulent peaches baked to perfection, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of French bread, cubed
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the cubed bread in the greased dish.
- Spread the softened cream cheese over the bread and top with sliced peaches.
- Pour the egg mixture over the peaches and remaining bread cubes. Press slightly to ensure bread is soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes when ready to bake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with syrup or powdered sugar.
Notes
Allowing the casserole to soak overnight deepens the flavors and ensures a custardy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 250mg