Breakfast Bread Pudding
Transform your mornings with this luscious Breakfast Bread Pudding, a cozy yet indulgent twist on a classic comfort food. Made with day-old bread like challah, brioche, or French bread, this dish soaks up a rich custard blended with eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla for a creamy, decadent texture. The optional addition of raisins adds a sweet bite, while a generous drizzle of melted butter ensures golden, crispy edges. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this versatile recipe is finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup, making it ideal for special occasions or a decadent weekend brunch. Easy to prepare in advance, this crowd-pleasing bread pudding recipe promises to impress with its irresistible flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (such as challah, brioche, or French bread)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cut the day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the prepared baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them over the bread.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring that all pieces are thoroughly soaked. Gently press down with a spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread pudding for extra richness.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup drizzled over each portion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.1 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.9 g | 550% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1425 mg | 475% | |
| Sodium | 7271 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1006.7 g | 366% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.4 g | ||
| Protein | 170.9 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 1478 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 44.5 mg | 247% | |
| Potassium | 3088 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
