Baked Stuffed French Toast

BAKED STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

This is absolutely delicious!  A real favorite with our family.  It's a recipe that you don't cook everyday but it's wonderful when you have guests and also a great one for the holidays.   I've cooked this for Easter mornings and Christmas too!  Subtly sweet, light and fluffy!  I'm not counting the calories on this one!!!  Enjoy!

20 to 24 slices raisin bread ( I've used cinnamon bread too because Anna doesn't like raisins)

6 eggs

2 cups half and half

2 cups milk

2 tsp vanilla

1 cup sugar

dash of cinnamon

dash of nutmeg

Filling:

16 oz cream cheese

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

Arrange bread slices in a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with Pam.  Sprinkle bread with cinnamon.  Spread cream cheese mixture over bread.  Layer with the remaining bread and cinnamon.  Slowly pour egg mixture over the top until all the bread is soaked.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  Bake at 350 degrees covered for approximately 40 minutes.  Then uncover and bake for 20 minutes linger.  Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.  Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve with sauteed apples, peaches or my favorite....strawberries and maple syrup.  Also best to serve with bacon or sausage.  Great brunch!!