Great Breakfast Recipe

My mom recently got this recipe from a coworker, and it has become one of our new favorites. I thought I would share it with those of you who like quick, easy recipes. We served it this weekend at a friend's bridal shower brunch, and it was a big hit.

French Toast Strata
1 loaf french bread
8 oz. cream cheese
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
6 Tbsp. butter (melted)
Spray Pam in 9"x13" pan. Cube loaf of bread and cream cheese. Toss together. Put in pan. Mix other ingredients. Pour over bread and cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate over night. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-45 mins. Serve warm with Apple Cinnamon Syrup (below).

Apple Cinnamon Syrup
Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 cup apple juice together and heat to boiling and slightly thickened. Stir in 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and 2 Tbsp butter. Cool and serve.