Title: Julie Smith's French Toast Strata
Categories: Entree Bread Cheese
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | lb | Loaf of French bread |
| 8 | oz | Cream cheese, cubed (1 package) |
| 8 | | Eggs |
| 2 1/2 | c | Milk, light cream or half and half |
| 6 | tb | Margarine or butter, melted |
| 1/4 | c | Maple syrup |
Cut French bread in cubes. Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a
greased 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on bread. Add
remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat until well blended the eggs,
milk, melted margarine or butter and maple syrup. Pour mixture over bread
cubes and press down with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate
for 2 to 24 hours. Remove wrap and bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40
minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot butter
syrup. Serves 6 to 8. Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 35 to 40
minutes