Ingredients

  • 1 large loaf cinnamon raisin bread, chopped (enough to fill 13x9-inch pan)
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 ounces butter
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup, divided
  • 10 eggs
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • cinnamon sugar
  • buttered maple syrup (50/50 mix of butter and maple syrup)

Method

  • Place chopped cinnamon raisin bread in a well buttered 13 x 9 inch glass pan.
  • Mix cream cheese, butter and 1/4 cup maple syrup until smooth.
  • Spread on top of bread, leaving some openings through which to pour
  • egg mixture.
  • Beat eggs, half & half and 1/2 cup maple syrup.
  • Pour over bread and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes at 350°.
  • Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.