Ingredients
12 cups cubed French bread (about 12 ounces)2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce 12 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups 2% milk1/3 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmegAdditional maple syrup, optional
Preparation
Arrange half the bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with cream cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Pour over casserole. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional maple syrup.
