Cream cheese and strawberries are sandwiched between layers of French toast in this easy Overnight Strawberry Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Casserole!
I love overnight breakfast dishes – cinnamon rolls, French toast, oatmeal, breakfast casseroles, etc. This casserole is great because you can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning.
This is a recipe that you can absolutely customize with other fruits, such as apples, raspberries, or blueberries – like I did with my Overnight Bananas Foster French Toast.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Bread: You can use other types of bread (Italian, Challah) if you prefer.
- Cream cheese: It will work better if the cream cheese is cold when you cube it. Also, I used the 1/3 less fat cream cheese, though I wouldn’t recommend using fat-free cream cheese.
- Strawberries: I’ve only used fresh strawberries in this recipe.
- Milk: Any milk, from skim to whole milk will work. Nondairy milk, like almond milk, will also work.
- Sugar: Depending on how sweet your strawberries are (or aren’t), you may want to add more or less sugar.
How to make overnight strawberry cream cheese-stuffed French toast casserole
Layer half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch dish.
Place the cream cheese cubes over the bread cubes.
Layer the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese.
Cover with the remaining bread cubes.
Combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread, and smoosh the bread down a little so that the bread can absorb the egg mixture.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Take the pan out of the refrigerator and leave out while preheating the oven to 375F.
Uncover and bake for about 30-40 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips
>>The sweetness of the finished casserole will largely depend on the fruit you use, so if you like your French toast on the sweet side (like we do), you may want to
- add more sugar to the egg mixture
- add more powdered sugar at the end or
- top it with maple or strawberry syrup and leave the sugar out of the egg mixture.
>>One important note – if you’re making this ahead of time, don’t place a cold glass pan straight into the oven.
Putting a cold glass pan into a hot oven can make them break.
Serving suggestions
The French toast can be served topped with powdered sugar, sweetened whipped cream, maple syrup, fruit syrup, or more!
More overnight breakfast recipes!
- Overnight Praline French Toast
- Easy Overnight Sticky Buns
- Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
If you’ve tried this overnight strawberry cream cheese-stuffed French toast casserole recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who’ve made my recipes!
Overnight Strawberry Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13 pan
Ingredients
- 16 ounces French or brioche bread crusts removed, and cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Layer half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Place the cream cheese cubes over the bread cubes.
- Layer the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese, and cover with the remaining bread cubes.
- Combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, and smoosh the bread down a little so that the bread can absorb the egg mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Take the pan out of the refrigerator and leave out while preheating the oven to 375F.
- Uncover and bake for about 30-40 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Bread: You can use other types of bread (Italian, Challah) if you prefer.Â
- Cream cheese: It will work better if the cream cheese is cold when you cube it. Also, I used the 1/3 less fat cream cheese, though I wouldn’t recommend using fat-free cream cheese.
- Strawberries: I’ve only used fresh strawberries in this recipe.Â
- Milk: Any milk, from skim to whole milk will work. Nondairy milk, like almond milk, will also work.Â
- Sugar: Depending on how sweet your strawberries are (or aren’t), you may want to add more or less sugar.
- Nutrition values are estimates.Â
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Originally published Jan 22, 2012. Updated on 6/29/21 with step-by-step photos, tips, and additional information.
Adapted from The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever.
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Comments & Reviews
Leann says
I’ve used this recipe many times. It’s super easy and my boys love it! They ask for it as a birthday breakfast.
Kate says
Thank you so much! I’m glad that it has been a hit!
Kathi says
This is my family’s favorite recipe, I only make it for Christmas so it’s looked forward to every year. It’s become one of our Christmas traditions
Kate says
Thank you! It means a lot to hear that! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Katie Farrar says
My daughter made this and didn’t soak overnight and we ended up with scrambled eggs mixed in. I’m assuming if we did this overnight, it would’ve had more time to soak into the bread and would’ve tasted better. I still have it a 4 star rating because I am assuming it would be better when soaked overnight. Did this happen to you before??
Kate says
It has happened to me when I’ve tested recipes. I’ve found that if I don’t let recipes like this one sit for a certain amount of time, then I end up with dry bread inside and an eggy mixture on the outside. I hope that if you try it again, you’ll have better luck!
Alan says
It was delicious! There was a lot of liquid once it finished baking so I ended up baking an additional 10 minutes. It may have been the strawberries. Made it for a work meeting!
Kate says
Thank you!
Helen says
I do not see almond extract in the list of ingredients. It is mentioned in the directions though with the vanilla.
This sounds so yummy and want to make it tomorrow.
Kate says
Thank you for letting me know that that was missing! I hope you like it! =)
ROSEMARY VAN says
can this recipe be frozen ONCE baked
Kate says
I haven’t tried freezing the baked casserole to say how to will hold up.
Brenda Anderson says
I tried it. It was excellent. I usually make these casseroles the night before, but got home late so made it in the morning. It turned out great! Next time I will leave the crusts on and do it overnight.
Kate says
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you liked it! I love the convenience of making the casserole the night before and then just popping it in the oven the next morning. Thanks for commenting! =)
Brenda Anderson says
How many servings does this serve and where would I find it when looking at your recipe?
Kate says
Hi! I just added that information. I’ve been working my way through all of my old recipes to get that added. Normally, it will be right above the ingredients.
Alexa says
Can this be left in the fridge overnight for 2 nights?
Kate says
I’m not sure how it will work if it sits for two nights. I’ve only made it the night before and baked it the next morning.
Yesenia says
Can I make it without the cream cheese?
Kate says
Yes! You can leave the cream cheese out if you would like.
Neal Hirakawa says
wouldnt doing over night make it soggy?
Kate says
Letting the mixture sit overnight allows it to soak into the bread. Once it’s baked, it isn’t soggy.
Lisa says
Hi! This looks awesome! Have you doubled it before? I have a crowd to feed … I was thinking about a 9×13 pan ?
Kate says
Thanks! I haven’t, but I think it would work just fine if you doubled it. Good luck! =)
Delores says
I see steps 1, 3, etc. Is it just incorrectly numbered, or is step 2 missing?
kateheartseating says
Thanks for catching that! It was just incorrectly numbered. Thanks again! =)
Kelly Wells {Adorned Well} says
Sounds delicious! I’m thinking this might have to be on the menu for the holidays! Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party. Remember to come back today to vote for your favorite recipes!
kateheartseating says
Thanks for stopping by! And thanks for hosting!
dianaramblesdotcom says
YUMMY!!
Emily says
came by from pin-me, looking for a christmas breakast, this could be it! pinning!