Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

• In a medium bowl, beat together all cheesecake filling ingredients until fully mixed and smooth.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over about ⅔ of your bread slices (about 16-18 of the slices).
• Place half of the bread with cream cheese in the bottom of a large baking dish.
• Sprinkle ⅓ of the strawberries on top the bread with cream cheese.
• Repeat bread and strawberry layers once more.
• Cube the remaining bread slices and spread on top of your last layer.
• Sprinkle the remaining strawberries on top.
• In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk until blended well. Add cinnamon and beat again.
• Pour egg mixture in the baking dish over your cubed bread slices.
• Cover with foil and lightly press everything down to flatten and allow the bread to soak up the egg mixture. Place in refrigerator overnight.
• In the morning, take the dish out of the fridge and allow it to rest while waiting for your oven to preheat to 350°F.
• To make the crumb topping, mix 3 crushed graham crackers and 1-½ T melted butter with a fork. Sprinkle over french toast before baking and recover.
• Bake covered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25-30 minutes.

To Make the Syrup:

• Combine strawberry jam and maple syrup in a bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds at a time until mixture is smooth and warm. Drizzle over finished Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake before serving.