MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

 I MADE THIS

PHOTO BY JONATHAN MELENDEZ

Ready In:

8hrs 50mins

Ingredients:

9

Serves:

6-8

INGREDIENTS

• 10cups bread cubes (cut into about 1-inch cubes, use stale bread but not hard for this)
• 1(8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3 -4tablespoons sugar (optional or to taste)
• 8large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2cups full-fat milk
• 2⁄3cup half-and-half cream (or use all half and half cream)
• 1⁄2cup maple syrup
• 2teaspoons vanilla
• powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

• Place the bread cubes in a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl beat the softened cream cheese with sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
• Add in eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
• Add in milk, half and half cream, maple syrup and vanilla; beat until well combined.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish, using a fork or spoon gently lift the cubes so that they coat evenly with the egg mixture.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
• Next morning set oven to 375°F.
• Remove the dish from the fridge and let sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Bake uncovered for about 45-50 minutes or until set and a golden brown colour.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple more maple syrup.
• Delicious!