Apple French Toast Strata
rec.food.cooking/Pam Jacoby
Serves 6-8

8 servings
6 large slices sourdough bread, cut into 1-in. cubes
12 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
9 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
Syrup

6 servings
4 large slices sourdough bread, cut into 1-in. cubes
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
Syrup

Layer in 9x13-inch (8 servings) or 11x7-inch (6 servings) pan, half of bread cubes, all cheese cubes, all chopped apple, and then remaining bread cubes. Beat together eggs, milk, and cinnamon and pour over layers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Bake uncovered in a preheated 375F about 35 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.