Ingredients

• Cooking spray

• 1 

  (1-lb.) loaf raisin challah or regular challah, sliced 1" thick

• 8 

  large eggs

• 1/2 c. 

  light brown sugar

• 1 c. 

  heavy cream

• 1 c. 

  whole milk

• 1 tsp. 

  vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp. 

  ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp. 

  freshly grated nutmeg

Description

1. Step 1If you have time, let slices air dry at least 2 hours or up to 8.
2. Step 2Coat a 13"-by-9" baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange slices in baking dish in 2 overlapping rows.
3. Step 3In a large bowl, whisk eggs and brown sugar until incorporated. Whisk in cream, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Using a ladle, evenly spoon egg mixture over bread. Tightly cover baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight or up to 12 hours.