French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese
This sweet French toast casserole with cream cheese is very similar to one I order at a local restaurant. It features syrup baked right into it and can feed a group of people.
whipped cream cheese
1
(8 ounce) tub
bread
9
thick slices
eggs
8
large
milk
2
cups
pure maple syrup
½
cup
vanilla extract
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
pinch
ground nutmeg
1
pinch
 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  Spread cream cheese in a thick layer onto bread slices, then cut bread into cubes. Layer bread cubes in the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  Whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well combined. Pour over bread cubes and pat gently until bread is evenly soaked. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are cooked and fluffy, 35 to 45 minutes.
