Breakfast (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened.
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10 eggs.
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2 cups raspberries.
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12 cups cubed French bread.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup sugar (for egg mixture).
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1/3 cup sugar (for cream cheese).
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1 2/3 cups milk.
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Powdered sugar (optional).
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 dish with cooking spray.
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Cut the French bread into 1 1/2 inch cubes, placing about 8 cups in the bottom of the dish.
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In a separate small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup of sugar until smooth.
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Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the layer of bread cubes.
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Scatter the raspberries over the cream cheese, then add the remaining bread cubes on top.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Pour this egg mixture over the entire bread layers, pressing down lightly to ensure the cubes soak up the mixture.
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Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight.
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When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and place it in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes until the casserole is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
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Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.
Notes:
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This is an overnight French toast casserole that combines the richness of cream cheese with the tartness of raspberries. It's perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.