Name: French Toast Bread Pudding
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces challah or other egg bread with crust, torn into 3/4-inch pieces; 7 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans; Warm maple syrup

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces challah or other egg bread with crust, torn into 3/4-inch pieces

7 large eggs

2 1/2 cups whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Warm maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1
Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Place bread in dish. Whisk eggs and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; pour over bread. Using spatula, lightly press down on bread to moisten completely. Cover with foil and chill overnight.
Step 2
Place foil-covered dish in cold oven. Set oven at 350°F and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes longer. Spoon pudding onto plates, sprinkle with toasted nuts, and serve with warm maple syrup.

TagsBread Pudding Pudding Dessert Nutmeg Herbs & Spices Pecan Nut Vanilla Easy Baking Bon Appétit

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