French Toast Bread Pudding with 8-Time World Champion Pit Master Robert Smith | Pit Boss Grills

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar and adds richness

Start with a whole loaf of bread.

Crack 12 eggs into a mixing bowl.

Add 1.5 cups of whole milk to the eggs.

Add 1.5 cups of heavy whipping cream to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, preferably Mexican vanilla.

Add 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, heaping if desired.

Cut the bread into quarters and then into thirds, placing it in a pan.

Mix the egg mixture using a whisk, being careful not to spill.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, moving back and forth to cover all pieces.

Gently fold the bread to ensure even coating without mashing it.

Cover the mixture and let it set for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the pit boss grill to 300°F.

Place the covered pan in the grill and cook for about 2 hours.

After 1 hour and 45 minutes, check the pudding for doneness; it should be firm but moist.

Remove from the grill and let it breathe to release steam.

Prepare the topping by melting half a cup of butter.

Double the toppings with more brown sugar, butter, pecans, caramel, and powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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