Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes French Toast Bread Pudding 3.1 (210) 8 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 27, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 Is it French toast or bread pudding? It's both, and it's a delicious brunch dish to make for family and friends. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for baking dish 8 slices white bread 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups grated Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 4 large eggs 2 cups milk ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; line bottom with 4 slices bread. Sprinkle with half of each cheese. Top with chives. Layer with remaining bread and cheese. Whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours (or overnight). Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake bread pudding until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Rate it Print