CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

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My friend makes this French toast bake with blueberries, but I make mine with cranberry sauce. Either way, it's divine. It makes a great brunch dish for Christmas morning. -Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups cubed French bread (about 12 ounces)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
Additional maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange half the bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with cream cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Pour over casserole. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 231mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Asitha Nalinda
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cranberry cream cheese filling was actually really good. I would definitely make this again.


Manik Hasan Sami
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This French toast was a big hit with my kids! They loved the cranberry cream cheese filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Sizwe Mooki
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I made this for my family for breakfast and they loved it! The French toast was fluffy and the cranberry cream cheese filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sami rao Sami rao
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! The cranberry cream cheese filling was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamro Manovigyan
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I was looking for a new French toast recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint! The cranberry cream cheese filling was a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for something new and d


Odigiri Elizabeth
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This French toast is amazing! The cranberry cream cheese filling is so rich and flavorful, and the French toast is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Isabel Moss
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cranberry cream cheese filling is my favorite part.


Elijah muhoro
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This recipe is a keeper! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the cranberry cream cheese filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Bridgitte woodson
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cranberry cream cheese filling was actually really good. I would definitely make this again.


tedddy mncube
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This French toast was a big hit with my kids! They loved the cranberry cream cheese filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Chudhary Abdulrehman
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I made this for my family for breakfast and they loved it! The French toast was fluffy and the cranberry cream cheese filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Felix Adefemi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! The cranberry cream cheese filling was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar Ijaz
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I was looking for a new French toast recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint! The cranberry cream cheese filling was a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for something new and d


Josh R
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This French toast is amazing! The cranberry cream cheese filling is so rich and flavorful, and the French toast is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sophie Hannawalt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cranberry cream cheese filling is my favorite part.


DokkanLegacy2
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This was a hit with my family! The cranberry cream cheese filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the French toast was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.