JEAN'S STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Jean's Stuffed French Toast Strata image

We had this the morning after Christmas. This is another of my MIL's recipes. Gosh...her house smelled wonderful when this was baking. I haven't cooked this recipe myself, but my kids and DH want me to. The Apple Cider Syrup recipe is being posted and I will post it's recipe #. This tastes like it should be served with Cool Whip.

Provided by KrisVonD

Categories Breads

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 breakfast casserole

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb loaf French bread, unsliced, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups light cream or 2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter (I like Cabot's)

Steps:

Grease a 13 x 9 pan.
Cut bread into cubes (you should end up with about 12 cups).
Place half bread cubes in pan.
Top with cream cheese cubes.
Top with remaining bread cubes.
Beat together eggs, milk, melted butter, and maple syrup.
Pour egg mixture evenly over bread cubes and cream cheese.
Slightly press down with spatula to moisten.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap and bake in oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 45 minutes or until center appears set and edges are lightly golden.
Top with Apple Cider Syrup. Recipe is posted.
Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4062.6, Fat 200.8, SaturatedFat 108.1, Cholesterol 2148.4, Sodium 4626.8, Carbohydrate 438.9, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 152.9, Protein 128