Ingredients
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- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (such as brioche or challah)
- 3 cups eggnog
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in cubed bread until coated; let sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Cool slightly before serving; add optional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Use stale bread for optimal absorption of the custard mixture. Letting the mixture soak for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor melding. Experiment with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate chips for added richness.
