Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Grease shallow 2 1/2 quart casserole.
3. 3
   Cut bread diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
4. 4
   Lightly butter 1 side of each bread slice.
5. 5
   Arrange bread, butter side up, in prepared casserole, overlapping slices slightly.
6. 6
   In bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, liqueur, and 1/2 cup of the sugar until combined.
7. 7
   Gradually pour egg mixture over bread slices in casserole.
8. 8
   Let stand for at least 20 minutes (or cover and refrigerate mixture for up to 2 hours).
9. 9
   With a fork, gently press bread into egg mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle bread mixture with cranberries, and then with remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
11. 11
    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.