*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                     JULIE SMITH'S FRENCH TOAST STRATA
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Main Dish                        Breads
                 Cheese/Eggs
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           Loaf of French bread
    8       oz           Cream cheese, cubed
                         - (1 package)
    8                    Eggs
    2 1/2   c            Milk, light cream or
                         - half and half
    6       tb           Margarine or butter, melted
      1/4   c            Maple syrup
 
   Cut French bread in cubes.  Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a
   greased 3-quart casserole dish.  Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on bread. Add
   remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat until well blended the eggs,
   milk, melted margarine or butter and maple syrup. Pour mixture over bread
   cubes and press down with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate
   for 2 to 24 hours. Remove wrap and bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40
   minutes.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot butter
   syrup.  Serves 6 to 8. Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 35 to 40
   minutes
  
 
 
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