Make Ahead French Toast Soufflé

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

• Prep Time 20 min.
• Cook Time 30 min.
• Serves 12

Ingredients

• 10 cups white bread cubes
• 1 (8 ounce) package low fat cream cheese, softened
• 8 eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• ⅔ cup half-and-half cream
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

Procedures

1. Place bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk, half and half, maple syrup, and vanilla until mixture is smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture over the bread; cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. The next morning, remove souffle from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve warm.