Apple Strata

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Apples, Breakfast, Casserole

Ingredients

  • 6 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • powdered sugar
  • maple syrup

Directions

  1. Put half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 11x 8 inch baking dish.

  2. Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes.

  3. Top with apples and raisins; cover with remaining bread cubes.

  4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.

  5. Pour over bread mixture; be sure bread is completely covered.

  6. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  7. Preheat oven to 375°; bring strata to room temperature before baking.

  8. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, until set.

  9. Let stand 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar or pass maple syrup at the table.

  10. Cut into squares and serve.

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