Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

Ingredients

• 1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread , 1 pound
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 cup diced peeled apples
• 2.5 cups half-and-half
• 8 eggs
• 6 tablespoons butter , melted
• 0.25 cups maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Place ½ raisin bread in the prepared dish; sprinkle cream cheese evenly over top. Top with apples, then top with remaining ½ bread.

3. 3

   Beat half-and-half, eggs, butter, and maple syrup together in a large bowl; pour over bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; press down so all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Let stand before serving for 10 minutes.