INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces whipped cream cheese
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1/3 cup chopped pecans
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 cups of milk
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5 eggs
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1 loaf thick sliced bread
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
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confectioners’ sugar, optional
DIRECTIONS
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Mix together cheese, pecans, brown sugar, syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
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Set aside.
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Beat together, with a whisk, milk, eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar and vanilla.
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Spread cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
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Layer at an angle in a 13 x 9″ baking dish, cheese side up.
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Pour milk mixture over the bread evenly.
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Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
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Remove wrap and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon mixed together.
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Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and egg is set.
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Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired.
Recipe by: Cookingprofessionally.com