🛒 Ingredients

One of the reasons this recipe works so well is that it relies on simple pantry staples. There's nothing fancy here—just a handful of ingredients that come together to create a breakfast that tastes much more impressive than the effort involved.

For the French Toast

• 1 loaf soft white sandwich bread (16–20 slices)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

For Serving

• Warm maple syrup
• Fresh strawberries
• Blueberries
• Sliced bananas
• Powdered sugar (optional)