Challah Kugel Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old challah bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional, for a sweet touch)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes or streusel topping for a crispy crust (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg for warm spice notes (optional)