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A classic french toast recipe with vanilla, cinnamon and a cream cheese glaze drizzled on warm toasted artisan bread slices.
Are you a breakfast person?
I mean, do you really like breakfast– at breakfast time? Or, are you the type that likes a cozy breakfast meal later in the day?
Here at my house, we L.O.V.E breakfast in the evening!
You wouldn’t believe the excitement when I go the lazy route and make breakfast for dinner, instead of using that pot roast that didn’t make it to the crock pot earlier that day.
Needless to say, my family is simple to please! Sometimes.
Whether you enjoy eating breakfast for breakfast, lunch, or dinner… you’ll be in French Toast Bliss (it’s what I call it!) with just one bite of this Cinnamon French Toast with a Cream Cheese Glaze drizzled all over!
This is truly a simple recipe of dipping (not soaking) the bread into an egg mixture with cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Dropping the slices onto a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides…
And, topping the warm toasted bread with a glaze made up of cream cheese, more cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, and vanilla!
- 4 bread slices (I love to use sourdough artisan bread. It has a more chewy texture and won't get soggy.)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (room temp.)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- powdered sugar for dusting the tops of bread, optional
- Cream all the ingredients together for the glaze, in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan on medium to high heat. As the skillet is heating up, prepare the egg mixture for the bread.
- In a wide medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Whisk until all combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture. (No need to submerge each slice of bread all the way, just enough to coat each side. Not the crust.) Lay onto the heated pan with butter. Flip when golden brown.
- Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese glaze onto each slice of hot french toast. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, optional. Enjoy!
- Recipe may easily be doubled. Store and refrigerate cooked french toast and cream cheese glaze for up to 3 days. May individually wrap and freeze already cooked french toast for up to 3 weeks.
I hope you enjoy these, as much as my family does!
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Such a classic Gloria!! Love the cream cheese glaze idea! Makes it even better 😉 totally a breakfast person but I must confess I don’t often make it for dinner and I don’t know why!! Well, I make egg scrambles but that doesn’t count haha! I totally am going to give these a try. Thanks for sharing! Hope you’re having a lovely Wednesday!
Kelly – LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE recently posted…Skillet Chicken and Lime Fajita Salad
Kelly, scrambled eggs totally count! We have those all the time for dinner… quick and easy! Have a great night!
Gloria recently posted…Cinnamon French Toast with Cream Cheese Glaze
I am a breakfast food lover but not actually for breakfast, unless it is on the weekend because it is not at 7:30am! I could dive right into this one!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted…Tomato Sauce Pasta
Nancy, I’m the same way on the weekends! 😉
This looks divine! I would so love it for my breakfast!
whatjessicabakednext recently posted…Gambas pil pil & Patatas Bravas with Saffron Aioli
I think I just saw heaven and it was covered with cream cheese
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes recently posted…BBT Salad (Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, & Tomato Salad)
Christine, cream cheese seems to be a great friend, right?! It just goes with almost everything!
Gloria recently posted…Cinnamon French Toast with Cream Cheese Glaze
We LOVE breakfast for dinner. My family would flip out over this. It’s like breakfast AND dessert….FOR DINNER. Mind blown 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted…Maple Walnut Biscotti
This looks yummy! I could totally see myself making it for a late breakfast. I too like a cozy breakfast closer to noon, preferably on weekends 😉
Connie | URBAN BAKES recently posted…Sweet & Salty Boozy Irish Truffle Cake #KissMeImIrish
Connie, it’s actually one of the favorite parts about what I look forward to the weekend!
Hey Gloria, can I come to your house for breakfast? Wow, looks so delicious! 🙂
Gloria, I agree with you, breakfast for dinner is just the best! This looks so good and I really think I’m coming over to your house for dinner – that’s ok, right? Love this! Thanks for sharing and pinning! xo
Cindy Eikenberg recently posted…Chicken Salad In A Red Delicious
Cindy, this is why we need to be neighbors. We wouldn’t need a sidewalk to walk over to each other’s homes, we’d make a path right in the middle of the grass! Enjoy your day before Friday! 😉
I LOVE breakfast! It’s my favorite meal. And I can totally go for breakfast in the evening. We have “dinner breakfasts” quite a bit. I need to make this french toast for one of those meals. It looks absolutely gorgeous Gloria! And I love that cream cheese glaze!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron recently posted…Carrot Cake M&M’s
My boy just commented the other day that it has been a while since we had breakfast for dinner and I was not sure whether to take that as a compliment or not…really you miss my laziness? Or you not happy now I’m making dinner every night hhaha! I love this french toast and how fancy it is. I will have to surprise him with it.
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker recently posted…Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Whiskey Caramel and Baileys Buttercream #kissmeimirish
Zainab, you are hilarious! I wouldn’t know how to take that either… hehe!!
Oh my gosh, Gloria—It’s 9 pm and all I want to eat right now is a big stack of this french toast! Just in love with that drinkable-looking cream cheese glaze. My family loves breakfast for dinner as well—it’s just so much fun!
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven recently posted…Lemon Shortbread Cookies With Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
can i eat that for a midnight snack?! would you judge me? this is just great! 🙂
Sarah & Arkadi recently posted…Guinness Beef Stew
ONE WORD = DAAAAANG!!! Also, thanks for the link love 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting recently posted…Coconut Blueberry Muffins
Oh Gloria, these look gorgeous and totally wish they were my breakfast right now! Breakfast is my favorite meal too and it’s always a yay to breakfast for dinner 🙂 I can’t stop drooling over the cream cheese glaze too, it looks so magical – pinning 🙂
Kelly recently posted…Skinnier Mango Coconut Walnut Muffins
Kelly, I have to admit, I always sneak into the glaze as it’s sitting off to the side while I make the bread part… it’s absolutely irresistible! (You’ll love it, for sure!)
Wow, delicious! I love the cream cheese glaze!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor recently posted…Chocolate Bundt Cake
I love breakfast any time of day, especially if this is right in front of me! 🙂
marcie recently posted…Cooking School Week 21
Marcie, love it! You crack me up!
EEEKK!! It’s like a layer cake, but with French toast! I love!
Nicole, you just made me laugh out loud… and smile! 😉
Breakfast for dinner is the best!! And this French toast – omg. It looks AMAZING!! That cream cheese glaze looks so incredible! Pinning!
Thank you, Cate!
Our family is huge on breakfast for dinner. Never have I thought of making French Toast though – what a fabulous idea. This will definitely go on our menu plan this week :). And the cream cheese glaze? I am practically dying over that deliciousness. Ah-mazing!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! recently posted…Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
I am a breakfast person and a sweetbread person. So if you can combine the two, I’m all yours! This looks like the perfect french toast to serve for a special occasion, like Christmas or Easter. Would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Alison, love special occasion breakfasts. Especially Mother’s Day breakfast/brunch… my fave! Thank you for coming over to leave such sweet words!
Breakfast for dinner is my favorite! Love this recipe Gloria, especially with the Cream Cheese Glaze… OMG your killing me smalls! Pinned!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats recently posted…How to Roast Garlic: Step By Step Instructions
Sista, think about you every time I put up something sweet! 😉
Gloria recently posted…Cinnamon French Toast with Cream Cheese Glaze
Cream cheese glaze on french toast!? And then topped with my beloved powedered sugar?! That’s brilliant! My hubby and I ADORE breakfast foods and can eat them any time of the day. My mouth is watering and I need to experience all this grandness asap. 🙂
Tina @ Tina’s Chic Corner recently posted…Pasta With Kale Sauce
Tina, this would go great with the french bread your hubs makes!
Gloria, my jaw seriously DROPPED when I saw that first picture. Oh my WORD, woman! Unreal. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, and so scrumptious I’m sure. Pinned!
Allie | Baking a Moment recently posted…#KissMeImIrish Irish Cream Profiteroles
Allie, you just made my whole day… thank you!
My family is a breakfast for dinner type! And oh my goodness, they LOVE their French toast. It isn’t my personal favorite, but I now know that is because we’ve never used hefty slices of French bread … or smothered it in cream cheese frosting … or piled five on a plate. I’m set now! And P.S. totally impressed with these photos – breakfast dishes like pancakes, waffles, and French toast are so hard to photograph!
Mary Frances, thank you so much! I have to agree with you about photographing foods like this. I was starting to think, how many more times can I seriously photograph this without really moving it into another ‘pose’ … hehe!
This has to be the best french toast ever, looks gorgeous and all the flavors! I love occasional pancakes for dinner, but this I could have every day!
Thanks so much, Gintare! My husband devoured this whole plate by himself… now I’m ready to make more because it’s so good! 🙂
I can’t even. I’m in love.
Pamela, you always make me smile!
Good gosh, girl! I’m totally drooling over this French toast of yours! Your photography here is just so stunning and inviting. How something so simple can look so magical in the morning (or evening) totally amazes me. Pure deliciousness and, yes, bliss! We are big breakfast fans at our house and enjoy brunches on the weekend and breakfast for dinner treats now and then, too. Thank you for sharing, girl. Pinning (of course)!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen recently posted…Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Rich Fudge Brownies
Ok, so I’m not really a breakfast person … but I am totally reconsidering that stance after seeing this!! Hubba hubba!
Thanks, Jamie! You’ll really love this! 🙂
Gloria, I could eat this anytime of the day! I wish you would come to my house and fix it. I looks to DIE FOR!!
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Marti, I wish we were neighbors! We’d be creating all day, together!
Gloria recently posted…Show Stopper Saturday, Featuring Girl Scout Cookies Recipes
I didn’t know you sewed! You need to dust off that sewing machine so we can make something, woman!! 🙂
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Yep, I love to sew! Looks like I’m going to put going to the fabric store on my list this week. Purely addicted to fabric!
Yayy!! Those are my favorite shopping days! I hope you find lots of fun fabrics! 🙂
Marti recently posted…Amazing Recipes To Try This Week!
This is one amazing breakfast, Gloria!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles recently posted…Lemon Coconut Pound Cake Muffins
Thank, Lyuba! You’ve inspired me with all of your amazing french toast creations!
Oh, I’m so glad you decided to come share this delectable dish at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Nancherrow recently posted…Fridays Unfolded #101
Alison, thank you for the invite! Love your site!
We simply love breakfast for dinner too. Usually I prefer it that way. This looks like an awesome version of french toast. Pinned!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments recently posted…Soft Cream Cheese Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Melanie, love breakfast for dinner, too. It just seems so much more relaxing than making it all in the morning. 🙂
I LOVE having breakfast for dinner… during Lent when Fridays are meatless for my family we do breakfast for dinner a LOT. Looks like I’ll be adding these to the menu 🙂
Sam, what a great idea for those meatless days. Never really thought of that! 🙂
I’m with you, Gloria…I could happily eat breakfast any time of day, and your French toast looks beyond amazing! I have no doubt that it tastes delicious and you outdid yourself with the photos! Hope you’re having a great weekend… 🙂
Samantha @ Five Heart Home recently posted…Frozen Orange Creamsicle Pie with a Pretzel Crust
Samantha, that is so sweet of you to say… thank you!!
Oh so you want to make a gal drool, do you? Heh, well you succeeded at that! This French Toast looks TO DIE FOR, Gloria! Pinned!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks recently posted…Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleon
Thanks for the pin action, Julie!
Not only do we like breakfast we love having breakfast for dinner! Breakfast is especially great on snow days and we have had more than our fair share this year. I look forward to creating the recipe. Thank you for sharing. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Thank you, Kelly! It’s a fun and delicious recipe… especially when my fam keeps requesting it every weekend! Have a great day!
Yes to breakfast all the time! I am not a big maple syrup lover right now for some reason but cream cheese glaze I’d be all over that. How delicious!
Jamie | Jamie’s Recipes recently posted…3.14159265359
Jamie, I’m with you on the maple syrup thing… sometimes I can’t even fathom the smell. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend!
Pinned. Can’t wait to try.
Thanks, Patti! Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday!
Oh, goodness. I’m drooling just looking at these pictures. This looks like the perfect breakfast! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom recently posted…Slow Cooker Barbecue Brisket
I have to admit, we are not big breakfast people… usually it’s just a yogurt on the go. But these… these are getting my blood pumping! They look crazy amazing!!!
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Thanks, Chris!
Oh. My. Gosh! I am completely drooling over this french toast!! And we totally eat breakfast for dinner. This is SOOOO happening!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar recently posted…Samoa Pretzel Sticks
I LOVE breakfast!!!! This french toast looks amazing!!!! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen recently posted…Bananas Foster French Toast
I love sourdough French toast, and cream cheese glaze on top sounds over-the-top good! You have one lucky family, Gloria!
Andi @ The Weary Chef recently posted…Easy Weekly Dinner Menu #61 Featuring Easy Sandwich Recipes
Oh my goodness… this looks amazing!
Just DYING over this french toast!! I’m featuring them on Saturday Night Fever tonight, Gloria! I can’t wait to see what you link up this week! xo! 🙂
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy recently posted…Easter Egg Nest Macaroons
What a great flavour combination and love the idea of a cream cheese glaze, will be trying this recipe out. thanks for the inspiration!
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Chocolate & Banana French Toast with Salted Caramel
Thanks so much for the recipe! Made this for the family this morning (with pepperidge farm apple caramel bread) and everyone LOVED it.
That is a great idea with the PF bread… I bet it was delish! Thanks so much for stopping by to tell me how you loved this recipe. xo
This looks so delicious! I just wanted to let you know that I found this on Pinterest and featured it this week as one of my “pins of the week.”
Thanks so much for sharing! Can’t wait to try the recipe!
Shannon
https://shannonmgilkey.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/pins-of-the-week-101615/
French toast is the best, but add in cream cheese and it doesn’t get any better!
Made it just now and it is delicious! I want to make this or the whole family on Christmas, the cinnamon nutmeg remind me of winter
I’m so happy you love this! Thanks for your review!
Made this recipe this morning….first time ever making french toast at home. It was a success and huge hit with the family. We used Challah Round bread instead and it was perfect! Not soggy at all! This is a great base recipe to start with. I can see customizing it to ur liking or adding in strawberries! Yum! Thank you!