Christmas Morning French Toast Bread Pudding
A delightful recipe combining the rich flavors of traditional French toast with the cozy warmth of bread pudding, perfect for Christmas breakfast.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 175 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably challah or brioche)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (optional)
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Fresh berries for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them in the greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well-coated.
- If desired, drizzle maple syrup over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fresh berries.
Notes
Use stale bread for best results. Refrigerating overnight allows flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Christmas, French Toast, Bread Pudding, Holiday Breakfast, Comfort Food