1 package (3oz) cream cheese, softened 
10 - 14 slices (1 inch thick) French bread 
1 can (29oz) peach slices, drained 
1/4 cup chopped nuts 
3 eggs 
1 cup milk 
1/2 cup maple flavored syrup 
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 
1 tablespoon sugar 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1 teaspoon vanilla 

Preheat oven 400F.  Spread cream cheese over both sides of bread slices.  Place bread in a 13 x 9 baking pan.  Prick bread slices several times.  Top with peach slices; sprinkle nuts over peaches.  In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup, butter, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.  Pour mixture over bread.  Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until set in center. 

Yields 6 servings. 

Variation:  Sliced apples could be substituted for peaches. 
 

Chocolate Chip Griddle Cakes 

1 cup milk 
2 eggs, lightly beaten 
2 cups buttermilk baking mix 
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips 

In large bowl, combine milk, eggs, baking mix and cinnamon until large lumps disappear. (Batter will be thick)  Stir in chips.  Lightly grease griddle or large skillet; heat over medium heat.  For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle.  Cook until golden brown on both sides of pancake.  Serve warm with butter and syrup. 

Yields 10 griddle cakes. 
 

Sour Cream Apple Pancakes 

3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
1/4 cup sugar 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1 1/2 cups of shredded apples 
1 1/4 sour cream 
1 egg, slightly beaten 
1 teaspoon vanilla 

In a large bowl combine dry ingredients, then mix wet ingredients well.  Combine mixtures and stir till blended.  Lightly grease skillet or griddle; heat over medium heat.  Pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle for each pancake.  Cook till golden brown on both sides. 

Yields 10 pancakes. 
 

Cheesy Hash-Brown Bake

1 package (32oz) southern-style frozen hash-brown potatoes, thawed 
2 cups (8oz) shredded cheddar cheese 
1 can (11oz) condensed cheese soup 
1 cup sour cream 
3/4 cup sliced green onions 
 

Preheat oven to 375F.  In large bowl combine all ingredients.  Spread mixture in grease 13 x 9 inch baking pan.  Bake 50 - 60 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbley. 

Yields 10 - 12 servings.