*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Julie Smith's French Toast Strata

Recipe By     : Julie Smith
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Eggs                             Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           French bread loaf
   8       oz           Cream cheese -- cubed
   8                    Eggs
   2 1/2   c            Milk, light cream, or
                        - half and half
   6       tb           Butter -- melted
     1/4   c            Maple syrup

  Preparation time: 15 minutes
  Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes

  Cut French bread in cubes. Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a
  greased 3 qt casserole dish. Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on bread.
  Add remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat until well blended
  the eggs, milk, melted 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 F for 35
  to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with
  hot butter syrup.

  Yield: 6 Servings
 

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