Apple Raisin French Toast Strata Recipes

APPLE CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA BY NOR

Steps:

• 1. Butter a casserole dish. In a bowl whisk the milk, vanilla, sugar, eggs, maple Syrup, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon together. Set aside.
• 2. Rip bread in to pieces like you would for stuffing. Toss in egg mixture with the apples and raisins. Coat evenly.
• 3. Pour in to a casserole dish. Drizzle melted butter over it. Mix 2 TB sugar with a 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over casserole. Dot with pieces of cream cheese. Cover with saran and put in fridge at least 3 hours or over night .
• 4. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, or until lightly browned. I drizzle a little more butter over it before serving. Serve right away after removing from oven. Dust with powdered sugar, or serve with syrup.

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.

CINNAMON RAISIN STRATA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and cinnamon; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side up, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish (trim to fit if necessary). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Repeat with remaining bread and brown sugar., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup and vanilla; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with additional syrup.

APPLE-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even layer over apples.
• In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerated overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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.

CARAMEL APPLE STRATA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar and pie spice. Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples; drizzle with half of the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with pecans; top with remaining bread., In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining caramel sauce., Remove strata from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting., In a microwave, heat the reserved sauce. Drizzle warm sauce over strata.

APPLE-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• Mix in the melted butter.
• Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Arrange bread slices in an even layer over the apples.
• In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
• Pour over bread making sure EVERY slice is fully soaked.
• Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Remove dish from fridge and bake covered 40 minutes.
• Remove cover and bake 5 more minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• MANGE!