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French toast is one of those crowd-pleasing breakfast dishes that just about everyone loves. Of course, while most people may love the sweet breakfast favorite, very few are lining up to volunteer to make french toast for a crowd. Prepping the custardy batter is easy enough, but dipping each slice of bread just the right amount, transferring to a hot pan, frying two or three pieces at a time, and keeping the whole process going consistently without making a big mess is a tall order.
Enter this french toast bread pudding recipe, which simplifies things by transforming the beloved breakfast staple into a casserole-like format. Made with feathery slices of challah and a lightly sweetened, spice-infused custard, this bread pudding-inspired recipe provides a nearly effortless way to make french toast for a crowd. The bread (which is featured both cubed and sliced in this recipe) soaks up every bit of the rich custard before baking, and winds up tender and creamy on the inside with golden brown slices on top. It’s everything you love about classic french toast and bread pudding, all transformed into an easy, oven-baked centerpiece that you could even prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
Gather the ingredients for french toast bread pudding
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To make french toast bread pudding, the most important place to start is the bread. I opted for challah since it’s a personal favorite, but any enriched bread (like brioche) will also work nicely. The custard itself comes together with half-and-half, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, a hint of lemon zest (or orange zest), and nutmeg, if desired. Brown sugar adds extra depth and a hint of caramel-like flavor, but you can use granulated sugar in a pinch.
For extra texture and flavor you can also toss in optional fresh berries, nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or any other favorite mix-ins before pouring the custard over the bread. To serve, dust with confectioners’ sugar and drizzle with maple syrup for that classic french toast finish.
Step 1: Preheat the oven
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Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Step 2: Whisk the eggs
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Add the eggs to a bowl and whisk.
Step 3: Add sugar and spices
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Whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and zest, and optional nutmeg into the eggs.
Step 4: Whisk in half-and-half
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Whisk in the half-and-half. Set the custard aside.
Step 5: Tear up some of the bread
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Tear up about a third of the bread and sprinkle evenly into a 2.4 quart baking dish.
Step 6: Arrange remaining bread slices on top
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Arrange the remaining slices of bread on top.
Step 7: Top with custard
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Pour the custard mixture evenly over the top, going slowly to thoroughly soak each slice of bread.
Step 8: Bake until golden
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the custard is set throughout. (Tent with foil if needed to prevent excess browning.)
Step 9: Garnish and serve the french toast bread pudding
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Dust the French toast bread pudding with confectioners’ sugar and serve hot with maple syrup.
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This french toast bread pudding recipe combines the best of both worlds into a challah-based, custard-infused bake that works well for breakfast or dessert.
PREP TIME
12
MINUTES
COOK TIME
35
MINUTES
SERVINGS
10
SERVINGS
TOTAL TIME: 47 MINUTES
Ingredients
5 large eggs
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pint half-and-half
1 pound challah or brioche, sliced ¾-inch thick
Optional Ingredients
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Maple syrup, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Add the eggs to a bowl and whisk.
Whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and zest, and optional nutmeg into the eggs.
Whisk in the half-and-half. Set the custard aside.
Tear up about a third of the bread and sprinkle evenly into a 2.4 quart baking dish.
Arrange the remaining slices of bread on top.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the top, going slowly to thoroughly soak each slice of bread.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the custard is set throughout. (Tent with foil if needed to prevent excess browning.)
Dust the french toast bread pudding with confectioners’ sugar and serve hot with maple syrup.
Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/2236662/french-toast-bread-pudding-recipe/
Nutrition
Calories per Serving 303
Total Fat 10.7 g
Saturated Fat 4.9 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 133.0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 42.8 g
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g
Total Sugars 21.6 g
Sodium 321.4 mg
Protein 9.0 g
Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/2236662/french-toast-bread-pudding-recipe/
DATE . 15 / Aug/2026