BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

6 slices bread
4 ounces cream cheese
4 - 5 large strawberries
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons sugar

Spray a 9" square pan with cooking spray. Cube 3 slices of the bread and place cubes in the pan. Cube the cream cheese and drop cubes over bread. Slice the strawberries and spread them over the cream cheese. Cube the remaining 3 slices of bread and spread over strawberries. Press down slightly. Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla and sugar. Pour evenly over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat oven to 350. Remove plastic wrap and cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 30 more minutes until top is slightly brown. Serve with maple syrup.

Recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9" x 13" pan.