Stuffed French Toast Strata with Orange Syrup

 

12

slices raisin-cinnamon bread

1/2

cup pineapple cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container)

1/2

cup orange marmalade

2

tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

4

eggs

1 1/2

cups milk

1

teaspoon vanilla

3/4

cup light corn syrup

1/4

cup frozen orange juice concentrate

• 1 Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Toast 6 slices of the bread; place in pan. Spread each slice toast evenly with cream cheese and marmalade. Butter remaining bread slices; place butter sides up on toast.
• 2 Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
• 3 Heat oven to 350°. Uncover and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and slightly puffed. Cut between bread slices. Serve with Orange Syrup.
• 4 Method for Orange Syrup: Mix ingredients in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until heated.