Creating Cranberry Eggnog Bread Pudding is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Prepare Bread: Place the cubed stale bread in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggnog, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the eggnog mixture over the bread cubes. Gently fold to ensure all the bread is coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5. Add Cranberries: Fold in the cranberries and melted butter, mixing gently to distribute evenly throughout the bread mixture.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes before serving. This will help it set up a bit more.
9. Serve: Serve warm, drizzled with caramel sauce or topped with whipped cream if desired.

These straightforward steps will guide you in creating a delicious Cranberry Eggnog Bread Pudding that’s sure to be a hit!