"Overnight Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake – the perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch. Best of all, bursting with strawberries and cream cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 16 ounce 450 g loaf of French bread, sourdough bread, or challah (day old bread works best), cut into 1-inch cubes with the ends discarded
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1/2 cup cream cheese (softened (optional - leave out if preferred))
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1 1/2 - 2 cups sliced strawberries (divided)
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6 large eggs
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1 1/4 cups milk (I used almond)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
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1/4 cup brown sugar (optional - add if you like your french toast sweeter - I left it out since we usually drizzle with maple syrup once baked)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Streusel Topping:
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
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Optional Toppings:
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maple syrup
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more fresh berries
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whipped cream
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powdered sugar