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	Recipe : Chaffinch House Stuffed French Toast Strata

This Recipe contributed by:
Theresa Aldao Innkeeper of Chaffinch House B&B, c.1893 in Easton, Maryland , United States

1 large loaf crusty Italian Bread, torn in bite size pieces
8 large eggs, beaten
2.5 C. milk
.25 C. pure maple syrup
6 Tbsp. butter, melted

Stuffing:

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
1 large egg
1.5 tsp. vanilla extract

Spray 13X9 casserole with butter spray. Cover bottom with half loaf of torn bread pieces. Beat together stuffing ingredients until smooth. Spoon stuffing mixture over top of first layer of bread evenly. Spread a bit with rubber spatula just to even out. Place remaining torn up bread over top of stuffing evenly covering all of the cream cheese. Press down with spatula gently (don't flatten it). Beat eggs well. Add milk and syrup mixing well. Immediately pour evenly over bread. Press down again, gently to make sure all is moistened. Pour melted butter evenly over top. Cover securely and refrigerate over night. Uncover and Bake 325 degree oven 40 minutes until golden brown on top. remove from oven and let stand (rest) 5-10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup and seasonal fruit on the side!

(Updated: 12 Sep 2003)