Ingredients
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- 6 cups cubed challah or brioche bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pretzels
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Caramel sauce, for serving
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Toss bread cubes with melted butter and pretzels; fold into the custard mixture to soak for 15 minutes.
- Pour into the prepared dish and bake 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set in the center.
- Drizzle with caramel and dollop with whipped cream if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra chew, use day-old bread.
- Soak the bread cubes in the custard for 15 minutes before baking for a creamier texture.
- Best served warm with caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
