French Loaf Bake

1 loaf of French bread
1 dozen eggs
1/3 cup of milk
1 cup syrup
2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
1 8 oz. package cream cheese
powder sugar (optional)

*Pre-heat 350 F

*Gently beat eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, syrup, and spices to eggs. Cube cream cheese and add to egg mixture. Tare bread into pieces and add to egg mixture. Mix until bread is saturated. Pour and press into a cake pan. Bake for 1 hour. Check to make sure eggs are cooked before finished cooking. Sprinkle powder sugar over French loaf bake. Serve warm!

Optional topping: syrup, jam, jelly, fruits, whip topping...be creative!!!

CHEF'S NOTE: You can prepare this the night before and let soak in refrigerator overnight. Helps save time in the morning since it does take a little longer to cook.