Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our versatile stuffed French toast strata, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the richness of French toast with the hearty goodness of a strata. This savory and sweet casserole is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for festive brunches, special occasions, or a comforting weekend breakfast. Featuring layers of fluffy bread, a creamy custard filling, and a medley of flavorful ingredients, this strata promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. And to elevate the experience, we offer three enticing variations to suit your preferences: a classic French toast strata with a touch of cinnamon, a savory strata filled with bacon and cheese, and a unique strata featuring the vibrant flavors of spinach and feta. Each variation is bursting with flavor and texture, making this dish a versatile and unforgettable addition to your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FLUFFY FRENCH TOAST WITH ORANGE SYRUP
Provided by Donna Chrisco Oldford
Categories Citrus Egg Breakfast Brunch Kid-Friendly Summer Bon Appétit California Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Generously butter large roasting pan. Arrange bread in single layer in prepared pan, fitting closely together. Beat half and half, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg to blend in medium bowl. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate until bread absorbs mixture, turning once, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Uncover pan and bake French toast until tester inserted into center of bread comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir orange juice and cornstarch in small saucepan until smooth. Add sugar and stir over medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes. Add butter, lemon juice and orange peel and stir until butter melts.
- Recut French toast into 8 separate slices. Serve with warm orange syrup.
JEAN'S STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA
We had this the morning after Christmas. This is another of my MIL's recipes. Gosh...her house smelled wonderful when this was baking. I haven't cooked this recipe myself, but my kids and DH want me to. The Apple Cider Syrup recipe is being posted and I will post it's recipe #. This tastes like it should be served with Cool Whip.
Provided by KrisVonD
Categories Breads
Time 4h20m
Yield 1 breakfast casserole
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4062.6, Fat 200.8, SaturatedFat 108.1, Cholesterol 2148.4, Sodium 4626.8, Carbohydrate 438.9, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 152.9, Protein 128
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.
MARMALADE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH ORANGE SYRUP
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Citrus Egg Breakfast Brunch Fry Kid-Friendly Cream Cheese Jam or Jelly Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Cutting through top crust of each bread slice, make 4-inch-long by 2-inch-deep pocket. Stir cream cheese and marmalade in small bowl. Spoon 1 generous tablespoonful cream cheese mixture into each bread pocket.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg in pie plate.
- Dip 4 stuffed bread slices into egg mixture, coating completely. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dipped bread to skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer French toast to baking sheet in oven. Repeat dipping and cooking with remaining 4 bread slices, egg mixture and 1 tablespoon butter. Serve with Orange Syrup.
MONTE CRISTO STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP
Enjoy these cheesy French bread and ham sandwiches with strawberry syrup - perfect for an on-the-go dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Top 6 slices of the bread evenly with ham and cheese, folding to fit. Top with remaining bread slices.
- In small bowl, beat eggs, milk and granulated sugar with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; pour into shallow bowl.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat. Dip each side of each sandwich in egg mixture, allowing time for bread to soak up mixture. Add sandwiches to skillet. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 132 g, Cholesterol 265 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1 g
CHOCOLATE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Enjoy this chocolate-stuffed French toast made with Original Bisquick® mix and eggs mixture. Serve with orange butter at your breakfast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir orange butter ingredients with wooden spoon until blended. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
- In shallow dish, stir milk, Bisquick mix, vanilla, 1 teaspoon orange peel, the orange juice and eggs with fork or whisk until blended. In each slice of bread, cut 3-inch pocket through top crust. Spread 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread in each pocket.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat (350°F); melt 2 tablespoons butter on griddle. Dip bread in egg mixture, coating both sides. Place bread on hot griddle; cook about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
- Sprinkle French toast with additional powdered sugar; top with additional hazelnut spread. Serve with orange butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
Looking for a filling breakfast? Then check out this fruity French toast strata that's baked to perfection.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter until well blended. Spread mixture in bottom of dish. Arrange bread slices over brown sugar mixture.
- In medium bowl, mix beaten eggs and egg whites, the milk and ginger until well blended. Pour over bread in dish. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately cut into squares; serve with strawberries and powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
BAKED STUFFED ORANGE FRENCH TOAST
This is one of our favorites... it's great for Christmas morning! It's got all the Christmasy flavors, and it's assembled the night before. You can use any kind of marmalade/jam for the filling. I have used regular and sugar free jams. You can also use light cream cheese, 2% milk in place of the cream, egg beaters in place of the eggs... to lighten it up a bit. Hope it becomes one of your family traditions!
Provided by GertieGirl
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, half and half, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and marmalade until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread, and cover with another slice, making sandwiches. Place in baking dish, and continue to assemble sandwiches until the dish is full. (I usually do 1/2 sandwiches as well as whole to fill up the dish).
- Pour egg mixture over the bread slowly, making sure each piece gets some mixture.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Bake covered @ 350 for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes, or until browned.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 198.7, Sodium 161.9, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 21.1, Protein 8.3
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
This is a good recipe to use when company comes or when you are entertaining for brunch. Sometimes, I add dried apricots, snipped into small pieces. The apple syrup (in database) is very good with this too. Prep time includes 8 hours in refrigerator.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 STRATA
This recipe came from a Longaberger Branch Leader who demonstrated it at a Bee as a way to promote the sales of pottery 9x13s, and OMG is it amazing. Serve this with warm Apple Cider Syrup (recipe in JAP) and you will be a breakfast super hero!
Provided by Megan Stewart
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
Tips:
- Use a good quality bread for the strata. A sturdy bread like French bread or sourdough will hold up well and absorb the custard mixture.
- Don't overfill the baking dish. The strata will rise as it bakes, so leave some room at the top of the dish.
- Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
- Serve the strata warm with orange syrup and fresh fruit.
- To make the orange syrup, simply whisk together equal parts orange juice and sugar. You can also add a little bit of orange zest for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Stuffed French toast strata with orange syrup is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give stuffed French toast strata with orange syrup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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