Maple Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk 

• 1/4 cup salted butter 

• 2 large eggs, beaten 

• 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla

• 1/2 cup sugar 

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

• 6 cups rustic Italian or French bread cut into 1 inch cubes 

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, if desired 

• Whipping cream, if desired 

Directions:

1. Pre-Heat oven to 350°F.

2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter, stirring, over medium heat until butter is melted, and milk is hot.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Stir in bread cubes and cranberries. Add in the milk mixture and stir to thoroughly coat the bread. Let sit for 10 minutes to let the mixture soak into the bread.

4. Pour the bread mixture into a ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and spread out evenly.

5. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes and browned on the top. Serve warm with whipped cream over the top, if desired.

6. Refrigerate leftovers.