Streusel French Toast from the Kitchen of : The Landmark Inn, Cooperstown, New York

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• 2 loaves cinnamon raisin bread
• 12 jumbo eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Preheat oven to 350, bake 40-50 minutes.

Streusel French Toast: Spray a 9” x 12” casserole pan. Make cream cheese sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in a tic-tac-toe style. Place cream cheese sandwich cubes into casserole pan. Mix eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread. Leave ¼ inch + room at the top of the casserole dish for rising in the oven. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.

Topping: Mix melted butter and brown sugar. Microwave slightly for easy spreading. Spread over top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

• Serves 12.