French Toast Strata

• 1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cubed
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 8 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
3. For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.

cinnamon bread, cream cheese, eggs, milk, butter, maple syrup, sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, apple cider, lemon juice, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/french-toast-strata/ (may not work)