Description
A warm, creamy dessert marrying eggnog flavors with comforting bread pudding, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed (brioche or challah works best)
- 3 cups eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated, if possible)
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
- Butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Whisk together the eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the cubed bread into the eggnog mixture, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Let it soak for about 10-15 minutes.
- Fold in raisins or nuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for an elevated experience. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for about 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg