Baked French Toast

1 loaf fresh French bread
8oz. cream cheese
1/4 C. maple syrup
10 eggs
1 1/2 C. half 'n' half
8 T. melted butter

Grease bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Tear bread into chunks. Place half the loaf on bottom of pan.
Cube cream cheese, and scatter over bread layer. Add remaining bread on top.

In bowl, add eggs, syrup, cream, and butter. Mix until incorporated.
Pour over bread and cream cheese in pan. Refrigerate overnight.

Bake @350* for 50-60 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.

Serve with syrup, jam, powdered sugar, and fresh berries.

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