Apple-A-Day Old Italian Bread ’n Spice Strata
Spiced Apple Italian Bread Bake
ingredients
- 8 cups day-old Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2.
Evenly distribute the cubed Italian bread in the prepared dish.
- 3.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, parsley, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- 4.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well-coated. Let the mixture stand for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- 5.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the soaked bread.
- 6.
Artistically arrange the apple slices on top of the mozzarella before baking.
- 7.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the strata is golden brown and set in the center.
- 8.
Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving warm.
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