Instructions: Cube bread and layer half in 12" X 8 1/2" pan. Cut cream cheese into small pieces and scatter across bread. Cover with remaining bread cubes. Mix eggs, half & half, maple syrup, and melted butter together well. Pour evenly over bread cubes, pressing down on bread cubes to soak up all the egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes. Serve with fresh strawberry sauce (recipe follows).

Serves 8-10.

Fresh Strawberry Sauce 2 cups strawberries, sliced 2 cups strawberry preserves

Heat together and serve over french toast.

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