Breakfast for 8
French Toast Strata
Cinnamon bread and cream cheese bake in a sweet egg custard, finished with a quick apple cider sauce.
$4.58for 4 servings
$1.14 per serving$4.58 for 4
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Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrupSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf cinnamon bread
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter.
- Cut the cinnamon bread into cubes, scatter half in the dish, and add small pieces of cream cheese.
- Top with the remaining bread, then whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and melted 6 tablespoons butter.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the center is firm.
- Whisk the cider, maple syrup, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until thick.
- Pour the warm sauce over the baked strata before cutting.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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