Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients:
1 loaf French bread (not baguette), cut in 1" squares
2 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, cut in small cubes
14 eggs
1 1/2 c. half n' half cream
1 C. real maple syrup
2 T. orange flavoring

Directions:
In a 9X13 greased baking dish, put one layer of cubed French bread. Add all the cubed cream cheese, and the second layer of French bread. Beat the eggs, half n' half, maple syrup and flavoring together with a mixer until combined and frothy. Pour over the bread and cheese mixture. Dust with a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg and freshly grated orange zest. Bake 1 hour or until set in the middle and light brown.

Source:
Marilyn Hoggan

Notes:
You could add a little freshly grated orange zest to the warmed maple syrup. Serve from the oven with fresh fruit or berries, warmed maple syrup, and Canadian bacon, bacon, or sausage.