Stuffed French Toast Strata Recipes

FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
• Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
• Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
• Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
• Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
• Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
• Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
• Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
• Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA WITH ORANGE SYRUP

Steps:

• Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Toast 6 slices of the bread; place in pan. Spread each slice toast evenly with cream cheese and marmalade. Butter remaining bread slices; place butter sides up on toast.
• Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°. Uncover and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and slightly puffed. Cut between bread slices. Serve with Orange Syrup.
• Method for Orange Syrup: Mix ingredients in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until heated.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• 1. Cut French bread into cubes to make about 12 cups. Grease 9x13 and arrange half of the cubes in the bottom. Top with cream cheese cubes, then remaining bread. Mix together eggs, milk, melted butter and syrup. Pour evenly over the dish. Lightly press layers down to moisten. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
• 2. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees 35-40 min or until the center is set and edges are golden brown. Let stand 10 min before serving with syrup.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 13- by 9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cut baguette into 1/2-inch cubes and spread along the bottom of the dish.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and pour over bread.
• Cover with plastic wrap and press down lightly so the bread absorbs the egg mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) before baking.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until eggs are set.
• When removed from oven, sprinkle with brown sugar and let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
• Tips
• Spread 2 cups of your favorite mixed berries on top before baking, and top with fresh whipped cream instead of brown sugar before serving.
• Substitute vanilla extract for almond extract; mix slivered almonds in with brown sugar to top before serving.
• Peel & core an apple; using a mandolin (or a sharp knife), create thin apple rings and layer on top before baking; sprinkle 1/4 cup of cinnamon sugar on top before serving.
• Nutrition Information
• Serving size: 1 serving
• Calories: 193
• Fat: 4 (20% calories from fat)
• Cholesterol: 118mg
• Sodium: 304mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 29g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 8g

SIMPLE FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Grease a 3 quart rectangular baking dish.
• Place half of the bread cubes in the dish. Top with cream cheese.
• cubes and remaining bread cubes.
• Combine eggs, milk, melted margarine or butter, and maple syrup in a.
• blender container or mixing bowl. Process or beat with.
• a rotary beater until well combined.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese cubes. Using a.
• spatula, lightly press layers down to moisten.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
• Remove plastic wrap from baking dish. Bake, uncovered,.
• in a 325 oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center.
• appears set and the edges are lightly golden. Let.
• stand about 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve with syrup.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 13 X 9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. Cut baguette into 1/2-inch cubes and spread along the bottom of the dish. In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and pour over bread. Cover with plastic wrap and press down lightly, so the bread absorbs the egg mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) before baking. Bake for 45 minutes, or until eggs are set. When removed from oven, sprinkle with brown sugar and let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.