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.

Esther Fillie
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This strata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish.


The Galaxien
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I've made this strata with different types of cheese, and it's always delicious.


shawon hawlader
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread and eggs.


Tshiamo Madhlabane
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I love the way the cream cheese filling adds a richness to this strata.


MD ViVo 4G
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This strata is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious.


Tremaine Mohan
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I've made this strata several times, and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Jorja Gillard
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This strata is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Ahmad Abram
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I made this strata for my family, and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Cstudio VFX
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover challah bread.


carolyn tate
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I love the way the cinnamon and raisins add a pop of flavor to this strata.


Adam Spence
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This strata is a delicious and easy way to start your day. It's also a great dish to serve at brunch or dinner.


Zain Sahjada
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I've made this strata with different types of bread, and it always turns out great. I love the versatility of this recipe.


brother mobile
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


bro chka
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I'm not usually a fan of strata, but this recipe changed my mind. The cinnamon raisin cream cheese filling is amazing.


Jennifer Valle
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This strata is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. It's easy to throw together, and it always comes out perfectly.


Nicholas Tuggle
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I made this strata for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Efrem Gebrehiwot
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the way the cream cheese adds a richness and tanginess to the strata.


Henthus Franken
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I've made this strata several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of cinnamon, raisins, and cream cheese is irresistible.


Ya Khan
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This cinnamon raisin cream cheese strata was a hit at my brunch party! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the strata was moist and fluffy.