Ingredients
2 cups sliced ripe bananas2 tablespoons lemon juice9 cups cubed French bread1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed9 large eggs4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a small bowl, toss bananas with lemon juice. Place half of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining bread.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, butter, syrup and cinnamon; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
