Description
A delicious bread pudding casserole made with Italian or French bread, eggs, and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces Italian bread or French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes, about 8–10 loosely packed cups)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing pan)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half (or whole milk or cream)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of salt
Instructions
- To dry out bread: Cube the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread the bread cubes out onto a large sheet pan and allow the bread to dry out at room temperature for 4-12 hours. If time does not permit, dry the bread quickly in a 300℉ oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and place the cubed, dried-out bread inside the casserole dish in an even layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups half and half, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread in the buttered casserole dish, gently tapping the bread down with your hands so that it is fully submerged in the custard. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 18 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350℉. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature as the oven preheats.
- Once the oven has preheated, remove the plastic wrap and cover the baking dish with foil. Bake covered for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until set.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the glaze. Sift 1 cup powdered sugar over a large mixing bowl. Add a dash of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk and whisk together until a thin glaze forms. Add in more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to thin it out.
- Drizzle the glaze over the baked casserole and serve.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
- Feel free to add raisins or nuts to the bread mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice