Moist Oven-Baked Bread pudding with Egg Custard

Moist Oven-Baked Bread pudding with Egg Custard

A satisfying snack made by pouring egg custard over leftover sliced bread and baking it moist in the oven.

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Moist Oven-Baked Bread pudding with Egg Custard — finished dish
Summary

This dish is made by dicing leftover bread, pouring over an egg and milk mixture, and baking it in the oven. Alongside the sweet, soft classic version, you can also make a hearty pizza-style pudding topped with ham, vegetables, and pizza cheese. It makes a wonderful afternoon snack or a light meal.

Servings
2–3 servings
Cook time
30 minprep not included
Difficulty
Medium
Spiciness
Not spicy

Ingredients

Bread pudding

  • Sliced bread3 slices
  • Milk1 cup
  • Egg2
  • Sugar2 tbsp
  • Almonds1/3 cup
  • Ground cinnamon1/2 tsp (a little)
  • Powdered sugaras needed

Cheese bread pudding

  • Sliced bread3 slices
  • Milk1 cup
  • Egg2
  • Sugar1 tbsp
  • Salt1/4 tsp
  • Ham1/4 cup
  • Bell pepper1/4 cup
  • Onion1/4 cup
  • Pizza cheese (shredded mozzarella)
Measurements · 1 tbsp = 15 ml (a heaping regular dinner spoon) · 1 tsp = 5 ml (a heaping teaspoon) · 1 cup = 200 ml (a Korean measuring cup or small paper cup, not the 240 ml US cup)
  • You can change the size or shape of the bread to your liking.
  • You can also prepare raisins or other nuts besides almonds.

Steps

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  2. Steps — step photo

    1. I diced the sliced bread into roughly 2 cm cubes.

    You can adjust the size or shape to your liking.

    2. Add the eggs, sugar, and ground cinnamon to the milk and whisk together.

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    3. Evenly mix the bread and almonds together in an oven-safe dish.

    You can also use raisins or other nuts besides almonds.

    4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.

    Bake at 180 °C for 25 to 30 minutes.

    Cheese bread pudding (2 to 3 servings)

    Ingredients: 3 slices of bread, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup ham, 1/4 cup bell pepper, 1/4 cup onion, pizza cheese

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  6. Steps — step photo

    1. Dice the bread just like in the step above,

    and finely chop the ham, onion, and bell pepper.

    2. Place the bread in a baking dish, scatter the ham, onion, and bell pepper evenly on top,

    and repeat the layers until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

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  8. Steps — step photo

    3. Finish by scattering the pizza cheese evenly over the top.

    4. Pour the egg mixture (1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt) evenly over the top,

    then bake at 180 °C for 25 to 30 minutes.

    The egg mixture is slightly different from the one above.

Ppunwife's tips

  • The egg mixture keeps the inside moist and soft.

FAQ

What are the baking temperature and time in the oven?

Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Can I use other nuts instead of almonds?

Yes, raisins or other types of nuts also work wonderfully according to your preference.

What size should I cut the bread?

Cut it into roughly 2 cm cubes, though you can freely adjust the shape and size to your liking.

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