Advent Calendar Cookbook—Day 23: Stuffed French Toast (Sally Jessy Raphael)

Recipe submitted by Kallie Stahl, Communication & Marketing Specialist

“Served annually at the Stahl’s holiday brunch, this recipe pairs well with traditional egg casseroles. You can prep this dish the night before which makes it a quick and tasty option for Christmas morning!”

Ingredients:

• 8 slices white bread (crusts removed).
• 12 eggs.
• Two (8 oz.) cream cheese (softened) cut into small cubes.
• ¹⁄₃ cup maple syrup.
• 2 cups milk.

Instructions:

• Place half the bread in the bottom of a 9×13 ungreased casserole dish.
• Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and place them on top of white bread.
• Top cream cheese with remaining bread.
• Mix eggs, maple syrup and milk; Pour mixture over bread, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• Next morning: Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Serve with maple syrup (optional: top with powdered sugar).