Stuffed French Toast Strata

1 loaf french or white bread, cubed

8 ounce package blueberry cream cheese
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk, cream, or half and half
6 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
Blueberries

Layer half of the bread cubes on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Dollop cream cheese evenly and sprinkle berries. Layer the rest of the bread cubes on top

Mix together eggs, milk, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour mixture over bread - making sure all layers are moistened. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.

Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 mins until cooked through and golden brown.

Let stand 10 mins. Serve with buttermilk syrup and whipped cream.

Make 6-8 servings