Apple Strata

Name: Apple Strata
Ingredients: 6 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, divided; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1 apple, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup raisins; 6 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 dash ground nutmeg; powdered sugar; maple syrup

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

6 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
6 large eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash ground nutmeg
powdered sugar
maple syrup

Directions

1

Put half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 11x 8 inch baking dish.
2

Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes.
3

Top with apples and raisins; cover with remaining bread cubes.
4

In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.
5

Pour over bread mixture; be sure bread is completely covered.
6

Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
7

Preheat oven to 375°; bring strata to room temperature before baking.
8

Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, until set.
9

Let stand 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar or pass maple syrup at the table.
10

Cut into squares and serve.