APPLE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Apple Cinnamon French Toast Strata image

Provided by Marich

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf cinnamon-swirl bread, cubed (with raisin if you like them)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 cup diced apple
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half or 2 1/2 cups light cream
8 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

Coat a 9x13 baking dish with spray of oil. Arrange half of the bread in the dish. Spread the cream cheese cubes over the bread and then the apples. Top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl beat the eggs and cream, butter and maple syrup. Pour over the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 325°F and bake 45 minutes of until set and lightly browned. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving with extra maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 301.2, Sodium 267.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 10.8