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      Title: French Toast Strata
 Categories: Breads, Eggs, Cheese
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
     12 c  Bread cubes
      8 oz Cream cheese; cubed
      8 lg Eggs
  2 1/2 c  Milk
      6 tb Butter
    1/4 c  Syrup
 
  Grease a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Place half
  of the bread cubes in the dish. Top with cream cheese
  cubes and remaining bread cubes. Combine eggs, milk,
  melted butter, and maple syrup in a blender container
  or mixing bowl. Process or beat with a rotary beater
  until well combined.
  
  Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese
  cubes. Using a spatula, lightly  press layers down to
  moisten.
  
  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 24
  hours. Remove plastic wrap from baking dish. Bake,
  uncovered, in a 325 F/163 C oven for 35 to 40 minutes
  or until center appears set and the edges are lightly
  golden. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.
  
  Serve with syrup.
 
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