JULIE SMITH'S FRENCH TOAST STRATA

JULIE SMITH'S FRENCH TOAST STRATA
Categories: Main dish, Breads, Cheese/eggs
Buy Groceries Online Yield: 6 servings

1 lb Loaf of French bread 2 1/2 c Milk, light cream or
8 oz Cream cheese, cubed - half and half
- (1 package) 6 tb Margarine or butter, melted
8 Eggs 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