Apple Cinnamon French Toast Strata

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Apple Cinnamon French Toast Strata Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 loaf cinnamon-swirl bread , cubed ( with raisin if you like them )
	1 package cream cheese , cubed
	1 cup diced apple
	8 eggs
	2 1/2 cups half-and-half or 2 1/2 cups light cream
	8 tablespoons melted butter
	1/4 cup maple syrup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

34g

Fat

24g

Apple Cinnamon French Toast Strata is a delicious breakfast dish that combines creamy and rich flavors with a sweet kick from apple and cinnamon. The cubed cinnamon-swirl bread, cream cheese, and apple are layered and soaked overnight in egg, half-and-half or light cream, melted butter, and maple syrup mixture, then baked to a golden brown. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd during holidays or family gatherings and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3.	Arrange the cubed cinnamon-swirl bread in the prepared baking dish.
4.	Scatter diced apple and cubed cream cheese over the bread cubes.
5.	Beat eggs, half-and-half or light cream, melted butter and maple syrup in a bowl until well blended.
6.	Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture.
7.	Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8.	Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
9.	Uncover and bake until the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

PROS

Apple Cinnamon French Toast Strata is a perfect breakfast dish for those who love a sweet and savory combination.

It is packed with nutrients with the addition of fresh apples.

CONS

This dish contains a high amount of sugar, calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation by those who are watching their weight.

If you are allergic to eggs, this dish is not suitable for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains fresh apples which are a great source of fiber and help in weight loss.
It also contains eggs which are a great source of protein and iron which is good for your blood.
Moreover, cinnamon is known to lower blood sugar levels which is good for diabetics.