How to Make Apple Raisin French Toast Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing better than waking up to the smell of a delicious breakfast cooking in the oven. And this Apple Raisin French Toast Strata is the perfect dish to make for a special weekend brunch or holiday gathering. It combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, apples, raisins, and vanilla into a rich and satisfying treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

French toast strata is a classic breakfast casserole that layers slices of bread with a custard mixture and then ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
  • 1 cup diced peeled apples
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half cream
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 179mg
    • Sodium: 310mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 243mg