Stuffed French Toast Strata Food

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA WITH ORANGE SYRUP

Steps:

• Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Toast 6 slices of the bread; place in pan. Spread each slice toast evenly with cream cheese and marmalade. Butter remaining bread slices; place butter sides up on toast.
• Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°. Uncover and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and slightly puffed. Cut between bread slices. Serve with Orange Syrup.
• Method for Orange Syrup: Mix ingredients in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until heated.

BAKED STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• The night before, grease a large casserole dish. Check that you can lay out 6 slices of bread evenly across the bottom of your casserole dish. If they do not fit, trim the bread as needed so you can fit the stuffed french toast sandwiches evenly. I use this 13-inch x 10-inch casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and raspberry jam.
• Spread on a thick layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread and close it with a second slice to make a sandwich. Place it in the casserole dish. Repeat with the remaining slices. You will want to divide up all of the cream cheese mixture evenly.
• Whisk the eggs together. Whisk in the milk, vanilla and salt.
• Gently pour the mixture over the French toast sandwiches. Allow it to soak for 1 minute. Then carefully using the help of a spatula, flip each sandwich over. Don't let it soak too long because if the bottom bread becomes too soggy, it's hard to flip.
• Cover and set in the refrigerator to soak overnight.
• In the morning, take the french toast casserole out of the oven 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the the oven to 350°F / 175°C.
• Bake in the middle of the oven for about 55 minutes. The Baked Stuffed French Toast Casserole is done when there's no more liquid left and the egg is set.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream and more jam.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Batter:
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well until incorporated. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
• Filling:
• Fold all ingredients together in a bowl until well incorporated but not completely smooth.
• Syrup:
• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and let reduce by 1/3.
• French Toast:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large saute pan and then add butter. Dredge the bread in the batter and place in the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Divide filling between 2 pieces of the bread top with the remaining 2 pieces of bread. Transfer French toast to oven and bake for 8 minutes.
• Cut each French toast in half and serve with the cinnamon syrup and, if desired, a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.

LEMON-RASPBERRY FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
• Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.
• In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.
• Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.

STUFFED OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix reduced-fat cream cheese and sugar until blended; spread onto bread. Place 4 bread slices, cream cheese-sides up, in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with remaining bread slices, cream cheese-sides down.
• Whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour over bread. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 min. or until center is set and top is lightly browned. Serve topped with fruit.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST I

Steps:

• Slice the French bread on a slant, giving each side of the slice a nice surface area. Slice the brick of cream cheese into 1/2 inch thick slices. Make a slit in each slice of French bread through the crust to form a pocket. Place a slice of cream cheese in each pocket; set aside.
• In a small bowl, beat together eggs, Irish cream liqueur, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Melt butter in a griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat. Briefly dip the bread slices in the egg mixture and place on the griddle. Brown on both sides and serve warm with a dollop of orange marmalade on top.

JEAN'S STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9 pan.
• Cut bread into cubes (you should end up with about 12 cups).
• Place half bread cubes in pan.
• Top with cream cheese cubes.
• Top with remaining bread cubes.
• Beat together eggs, milk, melted butter, and maple syrup.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over bread cubes and cream cheese.
• Slightly press down with spatula to moisten.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
• When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap and bake in oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 45 minutes or until center appears set and edges are lightly golden.
• Top with Apple Cider Syrup. Recipe is posted.
• Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

THE BEST STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine eggs, half & half, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar in a shallow bowl.
• Whisk well until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, stir together strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until just combined. Set aside.
• In a small bowl beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon zest until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute.
• Take two slices of bread and spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto each piece of bread keeping clear of the edges.
• Pat strawberries dry with a paper towel to soak up any excess juices. Layer strawberries in a single layer on one piece of bread and place the other piece of bread on top..
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Dip each "sandwich" in egg mixture until fully coated. Quickly transfer French toast to the hot, greased skillet.
• Cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until each golden brown.
• Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup fresh strawberries, or whipped cream (or top with everything!).

PEACH-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange half of the bread in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with peaches, pecans and remaining bread., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and vanilla; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over French toast. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with syrup if desired.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
• Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
• Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
• Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
• Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
• Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
• Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
• Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
• Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Blend the ricotta cheese, sugar, orange and lemon zest in a medium mixing bowl. Cover and set aside. Beat eggs and milk in a wide flat bowl. In a large saucepan or griddle, melt margarine on medium heat. Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture briefly on each side. Place in saucepan and cook until browned on each side. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture onto 5 pieces of French toast and spread. Place remaining 5 pieces of toast on top of mixture.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• 1. Cut French bread into cubes to make about 12 cups. Grease 9x13 and arrange half of the cubes in the bottom. Top with cream cheese cubes, then remaining bread. Mix together eggs, milk, melted butter and syrup. Pour evenly over the dish. Lightly press layers down to moisten. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
• 2. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees 35-40 min or until the center is set and edges are golden brown. Let stand 10 min before serving with syrup.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.