French Toast Strata
Ready In: 8 hrs 35 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 8 eggs
- 2 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
Directions
- Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
- Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
- Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
- Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
- Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
- Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
- Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
- Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.
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