French Toast Strata

By kyontz

Ingredients

• 4 Ounces Day-Old French or Italian Bread - Cut Into 3/4-Inch Cubes
• 1/3 Cup Golden Raisins
• 3 Ounces Cream Cheese - Cut Into 1/4-Inch Cubes
• 3 Eggs
• 1 1/2 Cups Milk
• 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• Additional Maple Syrup

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place bread cubes in even layer in prepared dish; sprinkle raisins and cream cheese evenly over bread.

Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until blended. Add milk, 1/2 cup pancake syrup and vanilla; mix well. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over strata.

Bake uncovered, 40-45 minutes or untill puffed, golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares and serve with additional pancake syrup.

Serve with fresh fruit if desired.