Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata
A delightful breakfast casserole combining cubes of day-old white bread with fresh raspberries, eggs, and milk, all infused with maple syrup and bright lemon zest. This make-ahead friendly strata is perfect for brunch or special occasions.
8 servings
1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup pure maple syrup
- •6 cups day-old country-style white bread
- •1 pint fresh raspberries
- •6 large eggs
- •4 cups whole milk
- •1 teaspoon lemon zest
- •¼ teaspoon salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
10 min
- 2.
Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.
5 min
- 3.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.
5 min
- 4.
Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.
50 min
