Classic Bread Pudding
Classic Bread Pudding is a vegetarian dessert. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 317 calories, 11g of protein, and 10g of fat. If you have sugar, half-and-half, ground nutmeg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.
Instructions
Cut loaf crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange 8 to 10 slices diagonally in a buttered 8-inch square pan, overlapping to fit. If needed, lean the slices over so they don't extend above sides of pan. If bread is too wide, trim it.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg until well blended. Slowly pour liquid over bread.
Let stand until bread feels soft all over and most of the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes; occasionally tip pan and spoon liquid over the top.
Bake in a 350 oven until custard no longer flows in center when pan is gently tilted, about 30 minutes.
If pudding is pale, broil 3 to 4 inches from heat until golden and crusty, 3 to 4 minutes.