Blueberry
Strata
12
slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2” cubes
2
cups fresh or frozen blueberries
8
oz. Cream cheese, cut into small cubes
8
eggs
2 ½
cups milk
2
teaspoons cinnamon
1
cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup
¼
cup packed brown sugar
Spread
half the bread cubes on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with
cooking spray; cover with 1 cup blueberries, cream cheese, then
remaining bread cubes. Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in medium bowl
until well blended. Add 1/3 cup syrup and sugar; mix well. Pour over
bread. Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Bake
strata, covered, for one hour or until center is set and top is
lightly browned (uncover after 30 minutes). Bring remaining syrup and
blueberries to a boil in saucepan, stirring constantly; simmer on
medium-low heat one minute, stirring constantly. Serve over
individual servings of strata.
