Apple-Stuffed Strata

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Apple-Stuffed Strata
72 min.
8
229kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Apple-Stuffed Strata, a perfect vegetarian dish that blends the warmth of baked bread with the sweet, tart flavor of Golden Delicious apples. Ideal for brunch gatherings or as a comforting side dish, this strata not only pleases the palate but also adds a touch of elegance to your dining table.

This recipe combines cinnamon-swirl bread with luscious apples sautéed to perfection, all enveloped in a rich custard made from eggs and low-fat milk. The result is a dish that's both indulgent and light, offering a satisfying balance that everyone will enjoy. The crunchy pecans provide a delightful textural contrast, elevating each bite with a nutty crunch.

What sets this Apple-Stuffed Strata apart is its simplicity and the ability to prepare it ahead of time—just chill it overnight, and it's ready to pop in the oven the next day. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just treating yourself and loved ones to a cozy meal, this hearty strata is sure to impress. With each forkful, you're reminded of home-cooked comfort food that is both nourishing and delicious. So don your apron and get ready to create a dish that's as beautiful as it is tasty!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons butter 
  • ounce raisin bread cut in half diagonally
  • large eggs 
  • cups golden delicious apple peeled sliced
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 cups milk 1% low-fat
  • 0.8 cup pecans divided chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add apple and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to pan; saut 8 minutes or until apple is tender and lightly browned.
  3. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  4. Coat an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half of bread in dish. Top with apple mixture; top with 1/2 cup pecans. Arrange remaining bread over pecans.
  5. Combine the remaining 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, milk, cinnamon, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  6. Pour milk mixture over bread, pressing down to submerge. Cover and chill overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 35
  8. Uncover dish.
  9. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans and turbinado sugar evenly over bread.
  10. Bake at 350 for 48 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein11.63%
Fat46.1%
Carbs42.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.4
Glycemic Load
11.31
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.1286955929321%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.1mg
Delphinidin
0.74mg
Catechin
1.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.79mg
Epicatechin
3.53mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Quercetin
2.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:229.36kcal
11.47%
Fat:12.05g
18.54%
Saturated Fat:2.54g
15.89%
Carbohydrates:24.85g
8.28%
Net Carbohydrates:22.16g
8.06%
Sugar:19.67g
21.86%
Cholesterol:121.15mg
40.38%
Sodium:83.33mg
3.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.84g
13.68%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.59%
Selenium:11.7µg
16.71%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.76%
Phosphorus:146.25mg
14.63%
Fiber:2.7g
10.8%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.17%
Calcium:88.15mg
8.82%
Copper:0.17mg
8.62%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.57%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.89%
Vitamin D:1.11µg
7.41%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.41%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.78%
Vitamin A:324.68IU
6.49%
Potassium:226.97mg
6.48%
Magnesium:25.57mg
6.39%
Folate:23.5µg
5.87%
Iron:1.01mg
5.59%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.23%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.88%
Vitamin K:1.81µg
1.72%
Source:My Recipes