Baked Stuffed French Toast

Baked Stuffed French Toast

8 slices French bread, cut 3/4-inch thick
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup orange juice

Place 4 of the bread slices in a 3-quart baking dish. Spread with Cream Cheese Filling and top with remaining 4 bread slices. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk and orange juice and pour mixture evenly over bread stacks covering all the tops. Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and transfer the bread stacks to cookie sheet. Bake, uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden, turning once. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Cream Cheese Filling

1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.