Stuffed French Toast Strata With Orange Syrup

Ingredients

FOR FRENCH TOAST

• 12 slices cinnamon raisin bread
• 1/2 cup neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FOR ORANGE SYRUP

• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

1. 1

   FOR FRENCH TOAST ~ Spray 13"x9" baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Toast 6 slices of the bread, then place in pan.

3. 3

   Spread each slice of toast evenly with cream cheese & marmalade.

4. 4

   Butter remaining bread slices, then place them butter-sides up on toast.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, milk & vanilla until blended, then pour over bread.

6. 6

   Cover with aluminum foil & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

7. 7

   When ready to proceed, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

8. 8

   Uncover & bake 35-45 minutes or untild eep golden brown & slightly puffed.

9. 9

   Cut into slices, & place on individual serving plates.

10. 10

    FOR ORANGE SYRUP ~ In small microwavable bowl, mix corn syrup & OJ concentrate.

11. 11

    Microwave uncovered on high about 1 minute or until heated.

12. 12

    Spoon over French toast & enjoy!