Cinnamon Raisin Strata Recipes

RAISIN CINNAMON STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 8x8 inch glass dish, add bread cubes& top with cream cheese, do two layers.
• Mix remaining and pour over bread& cheese.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Bake 325 for 35-40 minutes.

APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CINNAMON (RAISIN) CREAM CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole or 9x13 Pyrex pan.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine lightly beaten eggs, milk cinnamon and 1/4 cup maple syrup.
• 3. Place a layer of buttered bread in the bottom of prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cream cheese. Repeat with another layer of bread. The shape of your pan decides how many layers you will make.
• 4. Slowly pour egg mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining cream cheese cubes. Let stand one hour or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• 5. Set baking sheet on lowest rack of over to catch any drippings. Bake strata, uncovered, on middle shelf until top is nicely browned and bubbly. About 1 hour.
• 6. Serve with warm maple syrup.

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.