CINNAMON RAISIN STRATA

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This delightful dish, made with day-old raisin bread, is full of cinnamon flavor. "I like to serve it for brunch with sliced bacon and a fruit compote," writes Barbara Tritch of Hope, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
8 slices day-old raisin bread
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine butter and cinnamon; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side up, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish (trim to fit if necessary). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Repeat with remaining bread and brown sugar., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup and vanilla; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 354mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.