Baked French Toast

1 loaf Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cubed
8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. maple syrup
10 eggs
1 1/2 c. half & half
8 T. melted butter (1 stick, can use margarine)

Layer 1/2 of cubed bread in a greased 9 x 13" pan. Cut cream cheese into small pieces and scatter across bread. Cover with remaining bread cubes. Mix together eggs, half & half, syrup and melted butter. Pour mixture over bread cubes. Press bread cubes down to absorb egg mixture. Cover & refrigerate overnight. In morning bake covered at 350 degrees for 40-50mins. Serve with hot syrup and powered sugar. Serves 10-12

* I usually bake 20mins covered and 25mins uncovered.
**I also have used 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Not all of my family likes it with the cream cheese so I'll make half the pan without the cream cheese.