Julie smith's french toast strata
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Loaf of French bread |
| 8 | ounces | Cream cheese, cubed (1 package) |
| 8 | Eggs | |
| 2½ | cup | Milk, light cream or half and half |
| 6 | tablespoons | Margarine or butter, melted |
| ¼ | cup | Maple syrup |
Directions
Cut French bread in cubes. Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on bread. Add remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat until well blended the eggs, milk, melted margarine or butter and maple syrup.
Pour mixture over bread cubes and press down with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Remove wrap and bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot butter syrup. Serves 6 to 8.
Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes