Delicious Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of this Apple Raisin French Toast Strata. Layers of bread soaked in a creamy mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, combined with apples and raisins, create a decadent dish perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of French bread, sliced into cubes
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and toss to coat. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, combine apples and raisins.
5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
6. Spread half of the bread mixture in the baking dish, then top with half of the apple and raisin mixture.
7. Repeat layers with remaining bread and fruit mixture.
8. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Drizzle over the top of the strata.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
10. Let the strata cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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