Hey Amy!

I love apples and enjoy them as often as I can. If the old adage is correct, we should all be eating an apple a day to keep that doctor away! Popping one in your bag for a midday snack or including them in your lunch are great ways to keep that doctor away. I am always seeking new ways (and sometimes more decadent ways!) to have my daily apple. This recipe is one of those slightly decadent and new way to have your daily apple.

Ingredients:

6 slices day old sourdough bread, cubed
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. raisins (optional of course)
6 large eggs
1 1/4 c. whole milk
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
dash of ground nutmeg
confectioners sugar or maple syrup for topping (or both!)

Place half the bread cubes in a lightly sprayed 8 x 11 baking dish. Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes. Top with apples and raisins and cover with remaining bread cubes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Pour over bread mixture. Make sure bread is completely covered with egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

When you wake, preheat oven to 375. Remove strata from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Bake, uncovered, until set, approximately 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve. Add the maple syrup at the table.

With the maple syrup & bread, I feel like I am having pancakes in addition to the eggs. It’s the perfect breakfast. Enjoy!

xo–me

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