French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tub whipped cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 9 thicks slices bread
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 0.5 cups pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are cooked and fluffy, 35 to 45 minutes.