4 tablespoons softened cream cheese
2 slices (1-inch-thick) banana-nut-bread,
each halved lengthwise, but not cut
through bottom crust
1 egg
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup, warmed

1.Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese inside each pocket in the banana bread; set aside. Whisk together egg, half-and-half, vanilla and cinnamon in medium bowl; set aside.

2.Heat the butter in large skillet over low heat. Carefully dip each banana bread slice in egg mixture, coating all sides. Cook, turning once, until browned and cream cheese has warmed, about 5 minutes each side. Cut each slice in half; serve with maple syrup.

Submitted by: Cookie