Cottage Berry Strata
Cottage Berry Strata
ingredients
- 12 slices thick bread, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup assorted berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2.
Grease a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- 3.
Layer half of the cubed bread on the bottom of the dish.
- 4.
Evenly distribute the cubed cream cheese over the first layer of bread.
- 5.
Scatter 1/2 cup of assorted berries on top of the cream cheese.
- 6.
Add the remaining half of the bread cubes over the berry layer.
- 7.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and maple syrup until well combined.
- 8.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread and berries.
- 9.
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- 10.
In the morning, bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown and set.
- 11.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.