Stuffed French Toast Strata With Orange Syrup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The recipe for this very tasty strata came from the Betty Crocker Holiday cookbooklet, Dec 2003. Preparation time does not include the 6 hours needed to set in refrigerator before baking! Ingredients:
12 slices cinnamon raisin bread |
1/2 cup neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple |
1/2 cup orange marmalade |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
4 eggs |
1 1/2 cups whole milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 cup light corn syrup |
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate |
Directions:
1. FOR FRENCH TOAST ~ Spray 13 x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Toast 6 slices of the bread, then place in pan.
3. Spread each slice of toast evenly with cream cheese & marmalade.
4. Butter remaining bread slices, then place them butter-sides up on toast.
5. In a medium bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, milk & vanilla until blended, then pour over bread.
6. Cover with aluminum foil & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
7. When ready to proceed, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
8. Uncover & bake 35-45 minutes or untild eep golden brown & slightly puffed.
9. Cut into slices, & place on individual serving plates.
10. FOR ORANGE SYRUP ~ In small microwavable bowl, mix corn syrup & OJ concentrate.
11. Microwave uncovered on high about 1 minute or until heated.
12. Spoon over French toast & enjoy!
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