A cross between a main dish and dessert, this sumptuous strata is a great attraction on any buffet table.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2009
Ingredients
Sautéed Apples:
Topping:
Method
Sautéed Apples: Peel, core and cut apples into 1/2-inch (1 cm) dice. In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring, for 1 minute. Add apples; cook, stirring often, until tender and sauce is thickened, about 12 minutes. Transfer to bowl and let cool.Stir together butter, sugar and cinnamon; spread on 7 pieces of the bread. Sandwich with remaining bread. Trim crusts and cut each sandwich into 4 pieces. Add to apples and gently toss to combine. Spread in greased 8-inch (2 L) square glass baking dish.
In bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, vanilla and salt; pour evenly over bread mixture to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Topping: Stir sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until puffed and golden, about 50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional facts Per each of 6 servings: about
- Sodium 409 mg
- Protein 13 g
- Calories 494.0
- Total fat 24 g
- Potassium 273 mg
- Cholesterol 207 mg
- Saturated fat 12 g
- Total carbohydrate 59 g
%RDI
- Iron 20.0
- Folate 34.0
- Calcium 15.0
- Vitamin A 22.0
- Vitamin C 2.0
