Overnight French Toast Cream Cheese Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 9 X 13 casserole dish.
Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the bread, then add the other half of the bread cubes on top.
Combine egges, milk, and syrup. Pour over the casserole.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, bring to room temperature, and sprinkle the nuts over the top of the casserole, lightly pressing them in with a spatula.
Bake 30 to 45 minutes in a 350 oven.
Serve with more maple syrup, if desired.