Apple Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
6 large eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash ground nutmeg
powdered sugar
maple syrup

Preparation

Put half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 11x 8 inch baking dish.
Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes.
Top with apples and raisins; cover with remaining bread cubes.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.
Pour over bread mixture; be sure bread is completely covered.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0; bring strata to room temperature before baking.
Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, until set.
Let stand 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar or pass maple syrup at the table.
Cut into squares and serve.