French Toast Strada with Apple Cider Syrup
KATHY SMITH
Mike and I had this in Charleston and it is GOO-OOOD!!!
ingredients
- 1 lb loaf unsliced french bread cut into 1’ cubes.
- 8 Eggs
- 1 8oz package of cream cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 6 tbsp. melted butter
- 2 1/2 cups light cream or half and half
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Apple Cider Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsb. lemon juice
- 4 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp. butter
directions
- 1
Grease 3 qt rectangular baking dish. Place half of the bread cubes in the dish. Top with cream cheese cubes and then the remaining bread cubes. Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup. Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes. Using a spatula, slightly press layers down to moisten. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 2-24 hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting. Top with apple cider syrup, a big dollop of whipped ream and a sprig of fresh mint.
- 2
Apple Cider Syrup instructions:
- 3
Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Stir in apple juice and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook for two more minutes. Remove from heat add butter.
notes
HILARY ENJOYING ONE OF HER MANY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
Source: KATHY SMITH
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