into cubes and let sit in the pan for 1-2 hours before making the cream cheese mixture to allow the bread to harden just a bit.
1. place the bread cubes in a buttered 13″ x 9″-inch baking dish.
2. in a large bowl beat the cream cheese with sugar at medium speed until smooth and well blended.
3. add in eggs one at a time mixing well after each.
4. add in half and half, maple syrup and vanilla and beat until well combined.
5. pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes, using a fork or spoon gently mix so that the cream cheese mixture coats all the pieces.
6. cover with plastic 