Cooking Time:
40 to 45 minutes1-8 oz. pkg. cubed cream cheese
8 eggs
2 1/2 c. milk
6 T. melted oleo
1/4 c. maple syrup
Chopped pecans (optional)
Spray 9x13 pan with Pam. Put 1/2 of bread cubes in pan, top with cream cheese cubes and remaining bread cubes.
Mix eggs, milk, butter, & syrup. Pour evenly over bread cubes. Use spatula to lightly press down and moisten all bread.
Cover with plastic wrap - refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake 40-45 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Syrup:
1 c. sugar
8 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. apple juice
4 Tbsp. oleo
In small saucepan stir together sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir in lemon juice and apple juice.
Cook over medium heat until thick. Cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and serve. Can be made ahead.
Serve with meat and fruit garnish. Yummy! Syrup is good on ice cream too!
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf (1 pound) cubed French bread
- 1 - 8 oz. pkg. cubed cream cheese
- 8 eggs
- 2 1/2 c. milk
- 6 T. melted oleo
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- Chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 c. sugar
- 8 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 c. apple juice
- 4 Tbsp. oleo
Directions
Spray 9x13 pan with Pam. Put 1/2 of bread cubes in pan, top with cream cheese cubes and remaining bread cubes.
Mix eggs, milk, butter, & syrup. Pour evenly over bread cubes. Use spatula to lightly press down and moisten all bread.
Cover with plastic wrap - refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake 40-45 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Syrup:
1 c. sugar
8 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. apple juice
4 Tbsp. oleo
In small saucepan stir together sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir in lemon juice and apple juice. Cook over medium heat until thick. Cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and serve. Can be made ahead. Serve with meat and fruit garnish. Yummy! Syrup is good on ice cream too!