Maple French Toast Casserole

• 7 cups cubed French bread
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup warm heavy whipping cream (70u0b0 to 80u0b0)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Additional maple syrup

1. Place bread in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; press down gently. Sprinkle with raisins. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in whipping cream and syrup; mix well. Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; add to cream cheese mixture.
2. Pour evenly over bread; lightly press bread into egg mixture with a spatula. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375u0b0 for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until center is set and the top is golden brown. Serve with syrup.

bread, golden raisins, cream cheese, warm heavy whipping cream, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, ground cinnamon, salt, maple syrup

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-french-toast-casserole/ (may not work)