Eggnog Bread Pudding

5 from 3 votes

If you're looking for an easy and impressive holiday dessert, this eggnog bread pudding is absolutely delicious and will leave everyone wanting more. Just toss day-old bread cubes with a simple eggnog mixture to create a homey, comforting dessert that will receive rave reviews. It's so simple and pretty much foolproof.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Kathy Kingsley

Ingredients

4 large eggs
⅓ cup sugar
2 cups eggnog
¼ cup rum or additional eggnog
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. grated nutmeg
6 cups dry French bread cubes (about 1-inch)
½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
Powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions

Lightly grease a 2-quart glass baking dish. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, eggnog, rum, vanilla, and nutmeg. Using an electric mixer on medium, beat until well blended.
Add the bread cubes and let stand for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the bread is softened and soaked through.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and a cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Note: To make dry breadcrumbs, cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and let sit out for 8 to 12 hours, or place in a 300°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until dry, stirring once or twice.

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