Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

- Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray;

– Pour in the melted butter, and then add the brown sugar & 2 Tbsp of the maple syrup; Mix in pan until it can be spread evenly around the bottom of the pan;

– Divide loaf of bread into half; cut half of the loaf into small cubes [about 1″ square] and sprinkle evenly over the brown sugar-butter mixture;

– Cut cream cheese into cubes, and sprinkle evenly over the bread cubes;

– Top with remaining bread, also cut into cubes;

– Whisk eggs, half & half, and remaining 1 Tbsp of maple syrup together; pour egg mixture evenly over the bread;

– Covering the top with plastic wrap, press down gently to make sure all the bread has been coated with egg mixture;

– Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight;

– Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until gently browned & well set.

– Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve;

***Prep time includes overnight in the refrigerator.