Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 cups white bread (cubed into 1-inch pieces)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 tablespoons powdered sugar (to garnish)

Preparation

Place the bread cubes in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Beat the cream cheese at medium speed of mixer until smooth.
Add in the eggs (1 at a time) mixing well after each addition.
Add in the milk, half and half, 1/2 cup maple syrup and vanilla; mix well until smooth.
Pour the cream cheese/milk mixture over the top of the bread cubes; cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning: Set the oven to 375 degrees.
Remove the bread mixture from the fridge; let stand on the counter for 30 minutes before baking.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until set (should be a nice golden brown colour).
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve with maple syrup.
Delicious!