STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA WITH ORANGE SYRUP

Stuffed French Toast Strata with Orange Syrup image

Make it the best brunch ever with a do-ahead strata boasting a cream cheese fruity surprise.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 7h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 slices raisin-cinnamon bread
1/2 cup pineapple cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Toast 6 slices of the bread; place in pan. Spread each slice toast evenly with cream cheese and marmalade. Butter remaining bread slices; place butter sides up on toast.
Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350°. Uncover and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and slightly puffed. Cut between bread slices. Serve with Orange Syrup.
Method for Orange Syrup: Mix ingredients in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg