baked peach french toast

Can't wait for peaches to be in season to try this!

1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

10-14 slices (1" thick) French bread

1 can (29 oz) peach slices, drained (I'm using fresh peaches sweetened w/ sugar)

1/4 cup chopped nuts

3 eggs

1 cup milk

1/3 maple-flavored syrup

2 Tbsp butter, melted

1 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

*Preheat oven to 400.

*Spread cream cheese over both sides of bread slices.  Place bread in 13x9" baking pan.  Prick bread slices several times.  Top with peach slices; sprinkle nuts over peaches.

*In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.  Pour mixture over bread.

*Bake 20-25 minutes, or until set in center.

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from The Pampered Chef

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