Baked French Toast

1 loaf cinnamon swirl bread, cubed

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cubed

8 eggs

2 1/2 cups milk

6 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup maple syrup

Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish and then cover the bottom of the pan with half of the bread cubes. Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the bread cubes, then top with remaining bread cubes.  In a blender, combine eggs, milk, butter, and maple syrup.  Pour over bread and cream cheese.  Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with warm maple syrup.