Ingredients
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- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for topping)
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then slowly pour into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Add bread cubes to the custard mix, ensuring they are well soaked. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with caramel sauce, and serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Use stale bread for best texture. Variations include adding raisins or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
