Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- If using fresh brioche bread, dry it in the oven at 325°F for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Slice the bread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and set aside.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with oil.
- Toss the egg mixture with the bread pieces to ensure absorption.
- Transfer the bread mixture to the greased baking pan.
- Drizzle or brush the melted butter over the bread.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown and set, with no uncooked egg spots.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- While the casserole is baking, use a mixer to combine the cream cheese and softened butter for the icing until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix.
- Slowly add powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
- Spread the icing on the baked French toast casserole and cut to serve.
