French Toast Apple Maple Brunch Strata Recipe

Name: French Toast Apple Maple Brunch Strata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 170 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, plus butter for greasing dish; 2 medium apples (or 3, if desired), peeled, cored, and diced; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup sour cream (1/2 cup for apple mixture, 1/2 cup for egg mixture); 6 large eggs; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup maple syrup; half of a loaf (approximately 6-8 slices) day-old French or Italian bread

Wow your brunch guests with this stunning French Toast Apple Maple Brunch Strata! This make-ahead casserole is perfect for a relaxed weekend morning. Made with day-old bread (French or Italian preferred!), sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and a rich custard base, it's a show-stopping dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare. Chill for 2-24 hours for optimal flavor and texture. Serves 6-8.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 170 mins

Calories 598.8 kcal

Protein 29g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Toast Apple Maple Brunch Strata

2 tablespoons butter, plus butter for greasing dish
2 medium apples (or 3, if desired), peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sour cream (1/2 cup for apple mixture, 1/2 cup for egg mixture)
6 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup maple syrup
half of a loaf (approximately 6-8 slices) day-old French or Italian bread

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How to Make French Toast Apple Maple Brunch Strata

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 2 medium apples (or 3, if desired), peeled, cored, and diced, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 cup sour cream.
In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup half-and-half, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 cup sour cream.
Layer half of a loaf (approximately 6-8 slices) of day-old French or Italian bread in the prepared baking dish.
Spread the apple and sour cream mixture evenly over the bread.
Top with the remaining bread slices.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are moistened.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the strata is set, golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!