Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

Apple Raisin French Toast Strata
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    1.4K

Wake up to a symphony of flavors with this Apple Raisin French Toast Strata. Cubes of cinnamon raisin bread mingle with creamy cheese and sweet apples, all enveloped in a rich, custardy embrace. Prepare it the evening before, and in the morning, a fragrant, comforting breakfast awaits, ready to be drizzled with maple syrup.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    179 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    310 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Baking Dish: Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Layer the Ingredients: Arrange half of the cubed raisin bread in the prepared dish, creating an even layer. Sprinkle the diced cream cheese evenly over the bread. Top with the diced apples, followed by the remaining raisin bread cubes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, melted butter, and maple syrup until well combined. Gently pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, cream cheese, and apple layers. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Ensure Saturation: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. Gently press down on the plastic wrap to ensure all the bread pieces are submerged in the custard. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. (2 hours minimum)

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Recipe View Preheat the Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake the Strata: Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the strata is golden brown and set. A knife inserted into the center should come out relatively clean. (45 minutes)

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Recipe View Rest and Serve: Remove the strata from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the strata to set further and makes it easier to slice. Serve warm, drizzled generously with extra maple syrup. (10 minutes)

For an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle a streusel topping of brown sugar, flour, and butter over the strata before baking.
Feel free to experiment with different types of bread, such as challah or brioche.
If you're short on time, you can bake the strata without refrigerating it first, but the texture will be slightly different.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly, you can loosely tent the baking dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 457 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Alfredo Langworth

    The cream cheese adds such a lovely tang. I never would have thought to put it in French toast!

  • Patience Hermann

    My kids devoured this! They especially loved the apples and raisins.

  • Vidal Moen

    I used brioche bread instead of cinnamon raisin and it was still amazing.

  • Rosario Ankunding

    I added a streusel topping of oats, brown sugar, and butter for extra crunch. Highly recommend!

  • Cydney Bauch

    This is my go-to recipe for a special breakfast. It's always a hit!

  • Nelson Ebert

    Make sure to really soak the bread in the custard. It makes all the difference.

  • Quinten Kovacek

    This recipe is a lifesaver for holiday brunches! I prepped it the night before and it was so easy to bake in the morning.

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