MAPLE-PECAN PRALINE TOPPED FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING
Whenever I make a loaf of gluten free bread, I can't seem to eat all of it before it goes stale or moldy. While I could slice and freeze half, I prefer to use it for bread pudding, stuffing, meatloaf, etc. This is an excellent use for bread that is too hard and stale to eat. I would not make it from fresh squishy bread, as I think it would probably dissolve in the egg custard. The original recipe, Debbie Tate's "Make Ahead French Toast" at allrecipes, suggests 8 slices of French bread. I would assume that sourdough, old hard sandwich rolls, etc. would also work beautifully. This morning I used the last quarter loaf of bread made from Bob's Red Mill GF Homemade Wonderful Bread Mix. I would be happy to serve this for company, or Christmas morning. It is *extremely* rich - most people will be too full to finish off two helpings.
Provided by Lelandra
Categories Dessert
Time 9h15m
Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- The night before you want to eat this, grease a baking dish. I use a 9x9 glass baking pan (2 qt) so that the resulting product will be coffee cake height. If you use a 9x13 pan, you won't need to bake it on a cookie sheet to catch drippings (or clean the oven afterwards), but will have a flatter casserole. Cube the bread and spread it evenly in the pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the custard (eggs, milk, half-and-half and vanilla). Pour over the bread cubes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight/8 hours.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl (I use the pyrex 4-cup measuring cup I used to melt the butter in the microwave), combine the topping ingredients (melted butter, brown sugar, syrup and pecans). Spoon topping over bread and custard mixture. In the 9x9 pan, it will cover the custard completely.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Bake it on top of a cookie sheet if you are using a 9x9 pan or you will have melted butter spattered all over the bottom of your oven afterwards.
- When you take it out of the oven, the butter will still be bubbling. Let it rest at least 5 minutes, and it will be reabsorbed into the casserole, and you will have a nice crunchy topped casserole that holds together when cut into.
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Wanda Stewart
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to start the day.
Joy Oyebode
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover bread. It's also a great way to impress your guests.
Qanciye Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It was so moist and flavorful.
Aleksandra Krauze
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.
Rika Bester
[email protected]I love the way the maple syrup and pecans give this bread pudding a sweet and nutty flavor.
Pg hussain gamer
[email protected]This is the best bread pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Sulaiman Usman
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ray Bennett
[email protected]This bread pudding is so moist and flavorful. The praline topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Md Nurhosen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always delicious.
Isha Styles Pro Wardell
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
Musoke Anothony
[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday breakfast and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Shantere Poullard
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Ryker Linder
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pralines, but I really enjoyed this bread pudding. The maple syrup and the pecans were a great combination.
Ta'naji Dixon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover bread. It's also a great way to impress your guests.
Alisha Kanwal
[email protected]I've never been a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and the praline topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Angel Salgado
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a brunch party and everyone loved it. It's a really easy recipe to follow.
Jayden Storms
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The maple syrup and pecans gave it a sweet and nutty flavor, while the bread pudding was moist and fluffy.
Tiffany Salling
[email protected]This is the first time I've tried making bread pudding and it was surprisingly easy! The praline topping was a perfect touch.