Ingredients
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- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Optional toppings: caramel sauce, whipped cream, fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add bread cubes and gently press to soak up the custard mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir gently.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve warm, topped with caramel sauce or fresh berries as desired.
Notes
- Use stale or day-old bread for best texture.
- Add raisins or chocolate chips for variation.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate leftovers and reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg