CINNAMON (RAISIN) CREAM CHEESE STRATA

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I like to make this when we have overnight guests. They can enjoy their morning coffee and maybe some fruit while it bakes.

Provided by Gail Charbonneau

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 c milk
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c maple syrup
1 large loaf of cinnamon swirl or cinnamon raisin swirl bread, buttered, crusts removed
5 oz cream cheese, cut in small cubes
warm maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole or 9x13 Pyrex pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine lightly beaten eggs, milk cinnamon and 1/4 cup maple syrup.
  • 3. Place a layer of buttered bread in the bottom of prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cream cheese. Repeat with another layer of bread. The shape of your pan decides how many layers you will make.
  • 4. Slowly pour egg mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining cream cheese cubes. Let stand one hour or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • 5. Set baking sheet on lowest rack of over to catch any drippings. Bake strata, uncovered, on middle shelf until top is nicely browned and bubbly. About 1 hour.
  • 6. Serve with warm maple syrup.

Jony Mia
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I used a gluten-free bread for this recipe and it turned out great! The strata was still light and fluffy, and the flavor was just as good. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Adil Kayani
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This strata was a huge hit at our brunch! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cinnamon-raisin flavor was perfect, and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


water caca
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I usually make it the night before and then just pop it in the oven in the morning. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread.


Nulu Bady
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This strata was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of white and wheat bread, and the cinnamon-raisin flavor was perfect. The cream cheese filling was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaleel Sanchez
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I made this strata for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover bread, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Champiin
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This strata was delicious! The cinnamon-raisin bread was a great choice, and the cream cheese filling was perfect. I also loved the addition of the chopped walnuts. This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch.


Michael All Nite White
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I usually make it the night before and then just pop it in the oven in the morning. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread.


BARRY OLSON
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This is my new favorite breakfast casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cinnamon and raisins with the cream cheese filling. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Joel Kisakye
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I used a gluten-free bread for this recipe and it turned out great! The strata was still light and fluffy, and the flavor was just as good. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


INSANE AZZA
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This strata was a huge hit at our brunch! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cinnamon-raisin flavor was perfect, and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.