Description: A delightful make-ahead addition to your Sunday brunch! This recipe requires overnight preparation for optimal flavor melding.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 24 hours 30 minutes (includes overnight chilling)
- Total Time: 25 hours 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Brunch
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 440.5
- Fat Content: 19.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 285.8mg
- Sodium Content: 401.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.3g
- Sugar Content: 24.1g
- Protein Content: 16.9g
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 7 cups 2% milk
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vanilla extract
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
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Prepare Dish: Butter an 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
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Layer Bread: Place the bread slices evenly in the buttered baking dish.
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Mix Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon until well blended.
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Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices. Use a spatula to lightly press down on the bread to ensure it’s fully moistened.
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Chill Overnight: Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight. This step allows the flavors to develop.
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Preheat and Bake: The next day, place the foil-covered baking dish in a cold oven. Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes longer.
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Serve: Spoon the warm bread pudding onto plates, sprinkle with toasted pecans, and serve with a drizzle of warm maple syrup.
This French Toast Bread Pudding recipe is perfect for those who love a decadent brunch treat that can be prepared ahead, allowing you to enjoy more time with your guests or family on a lazy Sunday morning. The combination of spices, vanilla, and pecans creates a rich and comforting dish that’s sure to become a favorite at your table.