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Cinnamon Raisin Strata

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 8 slices day-old raisin bread; 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional maple syrup

13 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min.

Makes

4 servings

This delightful dish, made with day-old raisin bread, is full of cinnamon flavor. “I like to serve it for brunch with sliced bacon and a fruit compote,” writes Barbara Tritch of Hope, Idaho.

Cinnamon Raisin Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
8 slices day-old raisin bread
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional maple syrup

Directions

In a small bowl, combine butter and cinnamon; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side up, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish (trim to fit if necessary). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Repeat with remaining bread and brown sugar.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup and vanilla; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 500 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 354mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 7g fiber), 19g protein.

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Needsmusic
Jan 25, 2016
I really liked this but my kids weren't a fan. I did cut down on the amount of cinnamon. I used Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon bread. It was much puffier than the picture showed. Maybe I did something wrong? Overall, this is a good solid easy recipe for breakfast!
talcaucasian
Apr 18, 2014
I serve this weekly on Friday at the BED & BREAKFAST where I work 36 weeks a year, and everyone ''RAVES'' over it and wants the Recipe Sous Chef Abby Normal
mams987
Dec 14, 2013
I use cinnamon raisin swirl bread cut into cubes (crusts removed). I use half and half instead of milk and pure maple syrup - not the thin, imitation stuff. Delicious!!!!!! Before I retired and we had "pig out days" at work, I was always asked to bring this.
janvanlie
May 5, 2013
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sample71549
Nov 12, 2012
Very good. But instead of baking it I put it in a skillet and cook it like French toast.
jeepyj
Apr 17, 2011
I have not made this strata but have made several others and found that you need to use either full fat milk or cream for them to turn out right. If you use 2% or skim they are soggy and don't set up right. I like the idea of putting a layer of cream cheese. This is not a breakfast for anyone counting calories for sure.
l2bake
Jan 8, 2011
Alright this was excellent! But I made quite a few changes. I greased the pan, I only used 2 Tablespoons butter and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon. Then I used regular bread and then just sprinkled raisins in between the slices of bread. The last change I made was I only used 2 Tablespoons brown sugar.It is takes just like french toast, but much easier, because it is baked! I was very happy with the results!!
Oceanwave
Dec 4, 2010
My family & friends love this recipe!
richtercory
Aug 10, 2010
It smells delicious when baking. Next time I am going to single layer the ingredients and cut back on the cinnamon as the kids did not like the bottom layer. It was too soggy. They all liked the top crunchier layer. Maybe the bread we used was too thick and they puffed up. It was really pretty when it came out of the oven.
nramsey
Dec 26, 2009
I made this x-mas morning for my family. My kids did not like it. I would recommend using one less egg and one half cup less milk. The bottom layer was soggy and it tasted "eggy". Definitely a disappointment becuase it sounded and looked fantastic.