Apple Strata

• slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, divided↗6 slices
• cream cheese↗4 ounces

  cubed

• apple↗1

  peeled and chopped

• raisins↗1⁄2 cup
• large eggs↗6
• whole milk↗1 1⁄4 cups
• brown sugar↗1 tablespoon
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1 dash
• powdered sugar↗
• maple syrup↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 11x 8 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes.

3. 3

   Top with apples and raisins; cover with remaining bread cubes.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.

5. 5

   Pour over bread mixture; be sure bread is completely covered.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 375°; bring strata to room temperature before baking.

8. 8

   Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, until set.

9. 9

   Let stand 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar or pass maple syrup at the table.

10. 10

    Cut into squares and serve.