Recipe - Julie Smiths French Toast Strata

1 pound Loaf of French bread
8 ounce Cream cheese, cubed
(1 package)
8 Eggs
2 One half cup Milk, light cream or
half and half
6 tablespoon Margarine or butter, melted
One fourth cup Maple syrup

Cut French bread in cubes. Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a
greased 3quart casserole dish. Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on bread. Add
remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat until well blended the eggs,
milk, melted margarine or butter and maple syrup. Pour mixture over bread
cubes and press down with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate
for 2 to 24 hours. Remove wrap and bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40
minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot butter
syrup. Serves 6 to 8. Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 35 to 40
minutes

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