Hola Hola!
We’re less than a week away from Christmas, and the excitement is building! Today, I’m partnering with Aldi to share a few recipes with you, they reached out to me with a task to create Christmas brunch with $50, and I’m here to share what I whipped up.
Aldi became one of my favorites earlier this year when one opened up directly across from my apartment. It very quickly became my go to while I was testing recipes for my cookbook because they have a huge variety of things with really great prices and their house brands are just as good, if not better than national brands. They also receive fresh produce daily, and they work with farmers and local growers to ensure the vegetables arrive from the field to the store in the shortest possible time. Annnnd you’ll see that their exclusive quality brands are always exceptional and their prices are always incredibly low without coupons!
One of my favorite things they carry is the Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Brioche loaf, which costs $3.89 at Aldi, in comparison to other stores where you could be spending more that $5 for it. Every time I stop by, I have to grab one so I can snack on it throughout the week. It’s soft, pillowy and sweet, and they have two different variations of it that make it perfect for both french toast and bread pudding, which is what we’ll be making today.
When I’m making brunch for a small group, I try not to make things complicated for myself. I keep it easy and simple by making something sweet and something of substance, and having friends bring a side so we all have something to contribute. The brioche bread pudding we’re making today comes together very quickly, and you don’t really need to add much to it because the brioche already has a sweet streusel and chocolate chips into it. The french toast also doesn’t really have to be dressed up because the chocolate chips take it up a notch.
I’m including my receipt so you can take a look at just how much I was able to grab for $50. Not only was I able to contribute the bread pudding and french toast, but I was also able to grab a bottle of champagne, two different types of juice, two different milk options, bacon, and eggs!
If you haven’t stopped by Aldi, find out where the closest one to you is here! I’m sure it’ll become one of your favorite stores too!
Chocolate Chip Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Milk
- 3 Eggs
- 1 ½ Tbsp Sugar
- ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp Kosher Salt
- 12 Slices Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Brioche
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until everything has been fully combined.
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium low heat until it starts to sizzle, about 2-3 minutes. Take two slices of bread and dip them in the milk mixture for about 5 seconds on each side. Transfer the bread slices to your pan and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Milk
- 14oz Can Condensed Milk
- 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 3 Eggs
- 2 Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Brioche Loaf cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, condensed milk, cinnamon and eggs until everything has thoroughly combined.
- Place the cubes of brioche into a 3.5 qt baking dish, then sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the bread. Carefully pour the milk mixture over bread and let it sit for 10 minutes, so the bread has time to absorb some of the custard mixture.
- After 10 minutes, lightly spray a piece of foil with non-stick spray and loosely cover the baking dish. Bake for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes, until the custard has set.
- Let cool for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream.
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