Stuffed Maple Bourbon French Toast [RECIPE]

15 slices of hearty bread, crusts trimmed, cubed

2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, cubed

12 eggs

2 cups whole milk

¼ cup Rave Review! Original Culinary Bourbon (or regular Bourbon)

¼ cup maple syrup

Additional syrup for drizzling

Cinnamon

Powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place half of the bread cubes in a buttered 13″x9″ pan. Top with cubed cream cheese and layer on remaining bread cubes. Whip eggs; add milk, Rave Review! Original Culinary Bourbon and syrup. Blend well. Pour over bread and cheese. Drizzle with about 3 tbsps. syrup and sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Next day, remove plastic wrap and bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes or until nicely browned. Top with powdered sugar or any of your favorite toppings. Serve with maple and bourbon bacon.

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