Transform your breakfast table into a decadent dessert-inspired delight with this luscious French Toast Bread Pudding. Combining the best of two breakfast classics, this dish features cubes of rich brioche or challah soaked in a creamy, spiced custard made with whole milk, heavy cream, and hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently baked to golden perfection, the pudding boasts a soft, custardy interior with a crisp, caramelized crust. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family treat, itβs elegantly finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of warm maple syrup. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that brings comfort straight from the oven to your plate.
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.
Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Gently press down on the bread with the back of a spoon or a spatula to ensure it absorbs the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.
Calories |
8167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 278.1 g | 357% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.9 g | 724% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2156 mg | 719% | |
| Sodium | 8397 mg | 365% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1188.9 g | 432% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.8 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 427.3 g | ||
| Protein | 243.3 g | 487% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1789 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 53.2 mg | 296% | |
| Potassium | 3164 mg | 67% | |
*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.