french bread pudding

1 loaf of french bread, cubed into 1"x1" pieces
1 8oz pkg of cream cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 c dried cranberries(optional)
2 c milk
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter
1 tsp vanilla
6 eggs, beaten
1 -21 oz can apple pie filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or butter 13x9x2- inch pan with cooking spray. Line pan with first layer if cubed french bread. Place slices of cream cheese over french bread. Sprinkle cranberries over cream cheese, then place remaining french bread on top as a 2nd layer. In a saucepan, bring milk, sugar and butter to a boil; remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing well, then pour over french bread. Spread apple pie filling over french bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.  Serve hot or cold.  Recipe makes 24 servings.