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Bread Pudding In Casserole With Vanilla Sauce

A cozy, family-style bread pudding baked in a casserole dish with soft custard-soaked bread and a buttery golden crust, topped with a smooth, homemade vanilla sauce
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Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread French bread or brioche
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Vanilla Sauce:

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
  • Add bread cubes to the dish. Pour custard over the bread and press gently to soak. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until golden and set. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk milk, cream, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring, until thickened (5–7 mins). Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.