Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 oz. hearty French bread (preferrably a day or two old), (sliced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, (melted)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Spread bread cubes evenly onto a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet then bake in preheated oven until until nearly dried, tossing once halfway through, about 10 minutes total. Remove and let cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. 
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg (while breaking up brown sugar clumps with fingertips as needed). 
  • Whisk in eggs and egg yolks until combined. Then blend in milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Place bread cubes into an extra large mixing bowl, pour milk mixture over top then toss mixture with a rubber spatula to coat. Let rest until milk mixture has been absorbed, tossing occasionally, about 15 - 30 minutes.
  • Spread melted butter into a casserole dish (about 12 by 8-inch). Pour bread mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Bake in preheated 300 degree oven until center is set, about 50 - 65 minutes.
  • Let cool 10 minutes then cut into squares and serve with salted caramel sauce or vanilla sauce and whipped cream if desired.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy