This is an easy breakfast that is prepared the night before. Great for company as it serves a full family and the best part is..it's ready and hot all at once. Beats standing over the griddle. One of my family's favorites at brunch gatherings.
 

What you need:

*1 loaf firm, thick bread (potato bread works nicely too!!)
*8 oz cream cheese
*¼ cup maple syrup
*10 eggs ( yes it's a lot!)
*1 and ½ cups half & half
*8 Tablespoons melted butter
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*Handsome dash of cinnamon

Use large rectangular baking dish…if you have stoneware it works wonders for keeping warm.
Cube bread and put ½ in bottom of baking dish//pan tightly fitting with each other like a puzzle. Cube cream cheese and distribute cubes evenly over bread. Add remaining bread on top to make the top layer as level as possible. Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and pour evenly over layered bread. Press down slightly ….sprinkle top with cinnamon…cover and refrigerate overnight.
In a.m. bake at 350 for 40-50 min. It will brown pretty quickly and butter will bubble on sides..but it should be done after 40. Cover with foil first 20 min if afraid top will brown too fast.)
Serve warm with maple syrup ENJOY!
Can also adapt with blueberries…strawberries ..nutmeg.