Day After Christmas Cranberry Nut Breakfast
Transform your holiday leftovers into a cozy breakfast delight with this "Day After Christmas Cranberry Nut Breakfast" recipe! Perfectly repurposing day-old bread, this baked French toast casserole combines a rich custard base with dollops of tangy cranberry sauce, a sprinkle of crunchy nuts, and a touch of warm cinnamon. The dish bakes to golden perfection, creating a festive, make-ahead breakfast that's ideal for feeding a crowd. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, it's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're using fresh cranberry sauce or leftovers, this recipe ensures that nothing goes to waste while delivering a heartwarming start to your post-holiday morning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Day-old bread (French, sourdough, or brioche)
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Fresh or leftover cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly across the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
Drop dollops of cranberry sauce evenly over the bread mixture, then sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it evenly over the entire mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.9 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.7 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1256 mg | 419% | |
| Sodium | 7663 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 961.3 g | 350% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.8 g | ||
| Protein | 163.1 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 1399 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 41.0 mg | 228% | |
| Potassium | 2799 mg | 60% | |
*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.
