Apple Streusel & Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13x9" pan and set aside.

Step 2

Saute the apples in 1 tablespoon of butter for about 10 minutes, until they are soft. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add the bread cubes and stir well to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl or food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or pulse in food processor until crumbly.

Step 5

To assemble the French toast bake: layer 1/2 of the bread mixture in the buttered pan, followed by 1/2 of the apple filling and 1/2 of the cream cheese chunks. Repeat layers. Top with streusel.

Step 6

Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Chill in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, remove the pan from the refrigerator while preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for another 25 minutes, until heated through.