Categories: Apples, Breakfast, Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 1/2 cup slivered almond, toasted
• ground cinnamon
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. Spread bread pieces in a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.

2. In a big bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt, and almond extract together with a whisk.

3. Stir in apple pie filling and half of the almonds.

4. Carefully pour apple mixture over the bread.

5. Press bread pieces down into the egg mixture with a wooden spoon; sprinkle with the remaining almonds.

6. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.

7. Bake strata in a preheated 325° oven, uncovered, for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

8. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

9. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon and/or sifted powdered sugar over the top before serving.

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