Mama's French Toast Casserole

Submitted by soundofmind

"My favorite breakfast dish from my childhood, and still is! My mother would make this for special occasions when we had a lot of family over, for Christmas or Thanksgiving or other holidays. The cream cheese and maple syrup with the french toast are a combination that pleases everyone. Prep it and leave it in the fridge overnight, then bake it in the morning. Just the smell of it will make your whole family smile!"

 

• Ready In: 9hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 pan
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb French bread (cubed slices)
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 6 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup butter (melted)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup

directions

1. 1. Grease an oven safe, 13.5 x 9" pan with butter.
2. 2. Place 1/2 of the bread in the bottom of the pan, then add the cheese, then place the rest of the bread on top.
3. 3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, and add melted butter and maple syrup in the bowl.
4. 4. Pour this mixture over the bread, cover with plastic wrap or foil paper and refrigerate it for 8 or 9 hours (overnight is fine).
5. 5. Remove from the refrigerator and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
6. 6. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple minutes, then enjoy!