Stuffed French Toast

My mom's friend, Anita made this stuffed french toast for my bridal brunch when I got married. I've had the recipe for a while but have just never gotten around to making it. This past weekend my bible study had a surprise brunch for one of our friends and I thought I would make this. Everyone immediately asked for the recipe! It was so delicious!! This is definitely great for a brunch because you make it the night before and then bake it the morning of.

Stuffed French Toast

Source: Mom's Friend Anita

Ingredients:

16 ounces loaf French Bread (18 slices)

8 oz. cream cheese (1/4 inch slices) (use fat free if desired)

3 oz. additional cream cheese (1/4 inch slices) (use fat free if desired)

12 large eggs

2 cups milk

1/3 cup maple syrup

dash of cinnamon

1 tbsp. sugar

Directions:

Line greased 13x9 baking dish with 1/2 of bread slices, top with cream cheese slices and rest of bread. Combine the rest of ingredients, pour over the bread. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

Let stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes prior to baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, lightly covering with foil after the first 20 minutes.

Serve with additional syrup to pour over top of individual slices.