Stuffed French Toast

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (16-ounce) French bread loaf, cut into 18 slices
• 1  (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1  (3-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 12  large eggs
• 2  cups  milk
• 1/3  cup  maple syrup
• Dash of ground cinnamon

Preparation

Place 9 French bread slices in a single layer in the bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish, and top with cream cheese slices. Place remaining French bread slices on top of cream cheese.

Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, shielding with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excessive browning.