French Toast Breakfast Casseriole

Ingredients

• 1 loaf bread
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla

Sauce

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon light Karo syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon almond flavoring

Directions

1. 1

   Cut crust off bread and cut into cubes.( I don't cut the crust off.).

2. 2

   Put half of the bread in bottom of greased pan.

3. 3

   Dot bread with half of the cream cheese.

4. 4

   Repeat another layer.

5. 5

   Mix the next 6 ingredients together.

6. 6

   Pour over the bread and cream cheese.

7. 7

   Bake 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

8. 8

   For sauce:.

9. 9

   Put this in a very large pan because it grows!

10. 10

    Cook on medium heat and stir until comes to a boil.

11. 11

    Boil 5 minutes stirring constantly.

12. 12

    Remove from heat and add almond flavoring.

13. 13

    To serve: Dish up the bread casserole. Pour sauce over bread mixture. Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.