French Toast Casserole

4 oz day-old French or Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 oz cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
additional maple syrup, optional

Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Pleace bread cubes in single layer in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle golden raisins and the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread cubes.
Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer set at medium speed until well blended. Add milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract; beat until well blended.
Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over casserole.
Bake uncovered, until puffed, golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with the additional syrup, if desired.