Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata

Start your day with this unique raspberry and cream cheese strata breakfast.

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Vickie F., Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, shared this fruity strata recipe.
Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Bake: 45 min.

You Will Need
4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup 2% milk

RASPBERRY SYRUP
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 teaspoon butter

What to Do
1. Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small mixing bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set.

3. Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until syrup reaches desired consistency. Add berries; mash slightly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Pour over strata. Serve immediately.

Serves: 2

Per serving: 1 serving equals 682 calories, 29 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 376 mg cholesterol, 729 mg sodium, 85 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein.

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