Best 4 Apple Raisin French Toast Strata Recipes

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Calling all apple and raisin lovers! If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish, look no further than apple raisin french toast strata. This classic recipe combines the flavors of sweet apples, plump raisins, and cinnamon-spiced french toast into a decadent casserole that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have this delightful dish ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you prefer a gooey and rich strata or a crispy and golden brown one, this recipe can be customized to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate apple raisin french toast strata experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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A simple but elegant way to make breakfast fast. Put together the night before, and bake while you're in the shower. Serve with lots of extra maple syrup! You may also add extra raisins if you wish.

Provided by TerrieS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 ½ cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 178.5 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 309.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

APPLE CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA BY NOR



Apple Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Strata By Nor image

I love French toast. This is a lazy way of making a fruit filled French toast. No standing in front of a griddle making 2 pieces at a time. I totally changed a recipe by adding in apples, raisins, syrup, and butter, raisin bread, and changed some measurements. By turning the recipe around. It added a lot more flavor to a...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 c plus 2 tablespoons sugar divided
4 eggs
3/4 c milk
1 Tbsp maple syrup
9 slice cinnamon raisin bread
2 c chopped apple ( i used 1 honey crisp) you can use what ever kind you want.
1 tsp cinnamon divided
1/4 c raisins
3-4 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a casserole dish. In a bowl whisk the milk, vanilla, sugar, eggs, maple Syrup, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon together. Set aside.
  • 2. Rip bread in to pieces like you would for stuffing. Toss in egg mixture with the apples and raisins. Coat evenly.
  • 3. Pour in to a casserole dish. Drizzle melted butter over it. Mix 2 TB sugar with a 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over casserole. Dot with pieces of cream cheese. Cover with saran and put in fridge at least 3 hours or over night .
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, or until lightly browned. I drizzle a little more butter over it before serving. Serve right away after removing from oven. Dust with powdered sugar, or serve with syrup.

APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA



APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA image

Categories     Apple     Cheese     Fruit     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound) cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese (e.g. Philadelphia), diced
1 cup apples, peeled and diced
1 recipe - 8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA [329]



APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA [329] image

Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Breakfast     Apple

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use croissants or challah bread instead of sliced white bread.
  • Add a tablespoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the egg mixture for a warm, autumnal flavor.
  • Feel free to mix and match different dried fruits, such as cranberries, cherries, and blueberries.
  • Top the strata with a crumble topping made from oats, flour, butter, and brown sugar for a crispy crust.
  • Serve the strata with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Apple raisin French toast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread and fruit. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, this strata is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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