Categories: Apples, Breakfast, Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• powdered sugar
• maple syrup

Directions

1. Put half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 11x 8 inch baking dish.

2. Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes.

3. Top with apples and raisins; cover with remaining bread cubes.

4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.

5. Pour over bread mixture; be sure bread is completely covered.

6. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

7. Preheat oven to 375°; bring strata to room temperature before baking.

8. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, until set.

9. Let stand 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar or pass maple syrup at the table.

10. Cut into squares and serve.

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