Day After Christmas Cranberry Nut Breakfast

Transform your holiday leftovers into a cozy breakfast delight with this "Day After Christmas Cranberry Nut Breakfast" recipe! Perfectly repurposing day-old bread, this baked French toast casserole combines a rich custard base with dollops of tangy cranberry sauce, a sprinkle of crunchy nuts, and a touch of warm cinnamon. The dish bakes to golden perfection, creating a festive, make-ahead breakfast that's ideal for feeding a crowd. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, it's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're using fresh cranberry sauce or leftovers, this recipe ensures that nothing goes to waste while delivering a heartwarming start to your post-holiday morning.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Day-old bread (French, sourdough, or brioche)
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 4 Large eggs
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Fresh or leftover cranberry sauce
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly across the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Drop dollops of cranberry sauce evenly over the bread mixture, then sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.

Step 6

Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it evenly over the entire mixture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2684.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6337.2

Total Fat 187.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1255.6mg	0%
Sodium 7662.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 961.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 289.8g
Protein 163.1g	0%

Vitamin D 374.7IU	0%
Calcium 1398.6mg	0%
Iron 41.0mg	0%
Potassium 2798.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 62.1%