Mama'S French Toast Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb French bread (cubed slices)
2 cups half-and-half
6 eggs
1/2 cup butter (melted)
8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
1/4 cup maple syrup

Preparation

1. Grease an oven safe, 13.5 x 9\" pan with butter.
2. Place 1/2 of the bread in the bottom of the pan, then add the cheese, then place the rest of the bread on top.
3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, and add melted butter and maple syrup in the bowl.
4. Pour this mixture over the bread, cover with plastic wrap or foil paper and refrigerate it for 8 or 9 hours (overnight is fine).
5. Remove from the refrigerator and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple minutes, then enjoy!