French Toast Casserole

Serves 8 (approx.)

Ingredients

10 cups cubed sturdy white bread
cooking spray
1 ( 8 oz.) block of reduced fat cream cheese, softened
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk 2/3 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Maple syrup

Preparation

Place bread cubes in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed of mixer until smooth.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add milk, half-and-half, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and vanilla - mix until smooth.
Pour cream cheese mixture over top of bread; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Next morning; Preheat oven to 375.
Remove bread mixture from refrigerator; let stand on counter for 30 minutes.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until set (should be a nice light golden brown).
Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.