French Toast Strata Recipe

Wow your guests with this incredible French Toast Strata! A make-ahead brunch casserole that's bursting with flavor and perfect for holidays or weekend entertaining. This recipe features a creamy custard base, perfectly soaked challah bread, and a delightful hint of cream cheese. For an extra touch of sweetness, add dried apricots! Serve with our delicious apple syrup (recipe in database) for a truly unforgettable experience. Prep time includes 8 hours of chilling for optimal flavor.

Prep Time 480 mins
Cook Time 515 mins
Calories 532.8 kcal
Protein 33g
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Ingredients for French Toast Strata

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How to Make French Toast Strata

  1. Grease a 9x13x2 inch rectangular baking dish.
  2. Place half of the bread cubes (about 6 cups) in the prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with 4 ounces of cream cheese, cut into small cubes.
  4. Add the remaining bread cubes (about 6 cups) on top of the cream cheese.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 12 large eggs, 2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup maple syrup.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cream cheese cubes.
  7. Gently press down on the bread layers with a spatula to ensure all the bread is moistened.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap from the dish.
  10. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the strata is set and golden brown.
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Top with your favorite syrup (like our apple cider syrup!), whipped cream, or fresh berries.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

91g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Toast Strata?

French Toast Strata takes about 995 minutes from start to finish — roughly 480 minutes to prepare and 515 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Toast Strata?

French Toast Strata has approximately 532.8 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 50 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Toast Strata?

The key ingredients for French Toast Strata are French Bread, Cream Cheese, Eggs, Half And Half Cream, Butter, Maple Syrup. See the full list with measurements above.

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