French Toast Strata

My friend, Doreen, made this delicious strata for my baby shower. It was a hit and the recipe was requested by many.

ingredients

1
Cut French bread loaf into cubes. You should have about 12 cups bread cubes.
2
Grease pan.
3
To assemble, in the greased pan place half of the bread cubes. Top with the cream cheese cubes, and then with the remaining bread cubes.
4
In a mixing bowl with a rotary beater, mix together eggs, half and half, melted butter, and maple syrup until well combined.
5
Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and cheese cubes. Using a spatula, slightly press layers down to moisten.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
7
Remove plastic wrap from baking dish. Bake in a 325 oven for 35 to 40 minutes or till the center appears set and the edges are lightly golden.