French Toast Strata (Sherry and Jim Rougeux)

French toast strata is a popular brunch dish that can be prepared in advance and baked the next day for a delicious and convenient meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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French Toast Strata (Sherry and Jim Rougeux)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Breakfast Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 slice French bread
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoon Sherry
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Cut the French bread into 1-inch thick slices.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and sherry.
4. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
5. Arrange the soaked bread slices in the prepared baking dish.
6. Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it over the bread slices.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the French toast strata is golden brown and set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.