French Toast Casserole

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Ingredients

• 4 ounces day-old French or Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Additional maple syrup, optional

Directions

• 1
  Spray an 11 by 7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2
  Place bread cubes in single layer in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle golden raisins and the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread cubes.
• 3
  Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer set at medium speed until well blended. Add milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract; beat until well blended.
• 4
  Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• 5
  Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over casserole.
• 6
  Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with additional maple syrup, if desired.