Cinnamon Raisin Strata

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Strata
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 8 slices day-old raisin bread; 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional maple syrup

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
8 slices day-old raisin bread
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional maple syrup

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine butter and cinnamon; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side up, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish (trim to fit if necessary). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Repeat with remaining bread and brown sugar.
2

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup and vanilla; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with additional syrup.