Cookie Dough Cheesecake French Toast Bake

Creamy cheesecake swirls, chunks of edible cookie dough, and chocolate chips baked into a custardy French toast casserole—this is the ultimate breakfast indulgence!

Why You’ll Love This

Make-ahead friendly – Assemble the night before
Decadent but easy – Perfect for brunch or dessert-for-breakfast days
Crowd-pleaser – Kids and adults will go crazy for it

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (stale works best!)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup edible cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1½ cups milk (whole or 2% for richness)
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Maple syrup (for serving)

(Optional: Powdered sugar or whipped cream for topping!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Bread & Cheesecake Swirls

1. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish.
2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cookie dough, sugar, and vanilla until smooth (~2 mins).
3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture over the bread, then swirl gently with a knife.

2. Make the Custard

4. Whisk eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Pour evenly over the bread.
5. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

3. Chill (Optional for Overnight Prep)

6. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or bake immediately).

4. Bake

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and set in the center.

5. Serve

9. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Pro Tips

For extra richness: Use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
Crispier top? Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end (watch closely!).
No cookie dough? Swap with peanut butter or Nutella.

Variations

• Cinnamon Roll: Add 1 tsp cinnamon + ½ cup brown sugar to the custard.
• Berry Bliss: Layer fresh strawberries or blueberries before baking.
• Nutty Crunch: Top with chopped pecans or walnuts.

Storage

• Fridge: Keep covered for 3 days (reheat in microwave or oven).
• Freeze: Wrap tightly for 1 month (thaw overnight before reheating).

Yield: 8 servings

Perfect for: Holiday mornings, potlucks, or when you want breakfast to feel like dessert!

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