Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 (1 lb.) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces ((about 13-14 cups total))
  • 6 cups whole milk, at room temperature
  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • Optional, for serving: powdered sugar, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instruction

  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange bread on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake until dry, about 14 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Transfer bread cubes to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread cubes; gently toss to combine.
  • Use a spatula to gently press down the bread so that it’s mostly covered and saturated. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover; bake until puffed and golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes.
  • Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with bourbon sauce, vanilla ice cream, and/or whipped cream.