Decadent Freedom French Toast

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
6 tbsp. maple syrup
1 1/2 sticks melted butter
24 slices of bread
8 oz. cream cheese
cinnamon sugar
9 large eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together brown sugar, maple syrup and butter. Pour onto a large cookie sheet (12X16). Note: the buttery caramel does not stick to the bottom, but it is a good idea to grease the sides of the pan. Spread the cream cheese on 12 slices of bread and put them, cheese side up, on top of the mixture in the cookie sheet, squeezing slightly to fit. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place on the other 12 slices of bread on top of the first 12 slices. Cut through each "sandwich" diagonally.
Mix eggs, milk and vanilla together and pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove the cover before baking. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for at least 40 minutes, until the tops turn a bit brown. Serve upside down so that caramel side is up. May be served plain or with berries and whipped topping.