PEACHES AND CREAM FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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This is a rich, sweet, and savory breakfast or brunch dish. The sweetness of the peaches complements the creamy textures of cream cheese and eggs. Using a full-bodied bread like brioche will add even more flavor to this meal, but anything nice and thick is recommended. Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and orange zest.

Provided by ChefAnnetteWilmingtonNC

Categories Breakfast and Brunch French Toast Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
12 thick slices French bread
8 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches in syrup, drained and syrup reserved
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup chopped pecans
1 pinch brown sugar

Steps:

Spread cream cheese thickly on 1 side of each slice of bread. Cascade the bread in 2 rows in the bottom of a baking dish.
Combine eggs, milk, peach syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl; whisk to combine. Pour mixture over bread. Arrange sliced peaches on top. Pour melted butter over the peaches. Cover baking dish and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sprinkle pecans on top of bread mixture just before baking. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 308.4 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 12.1 g