Breakfast – Cinnamon Raisin Strata

4 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
8 slices day-old raisin bread
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
6 Eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional maple syrup

Directions
In a small bowl, combine butter and cinnamon; spread over one side of
each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side up, in a
greased 8-in. square baking dish (trim to fit if necessary).
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Repeat with remaining bread
and brown sugar.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup and vanilla; pour over
bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake,
uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted
near the center comes out clean. Serve with additional syrup.