Mardi Gras King Cake French Toast
"A Mardi Gras French toast bake inspired by classic New Orleans king cake. Stuffed with bourbon pecan cream cheese and topped with creamy Greek yogurt glaze. This make ahead French toast bake can be left in the fridge overnight, so all you need to do in the morning is bake...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 loaf sturdy bread (sourdough, brioche, challah, French, etc), cut into 1-inch thick slices (We used a whole wheat artisan loaf)
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2 large eggs
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4 large egg whites
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2 cups non-fat milk
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1/3 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 package (8 ounces) reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons bourbon (or substitute non-fat milk)
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat)
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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Green, purple, and gold sugar, for decorating
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