MCMILLAN BREAD PUDDING

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Everything you need for this recipe is probably already in your kitchen. It's loved by many. -Lisa Mcmillan, Brewton, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups 2% milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 loaves (1 pound each) day-old Italian bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
STREUSEL:
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Gently stir in bread; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake until puffed, golden, and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. In a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients; sprinkle over tops. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. , Serve warm, with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.