Bread Pudding II

74 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Ready In: 1 hr 10 min

“This recipe is enjoyed by everyone I have ever served it to. There are never any leftovers because it is so creamy and rich.” - by SHECOOKS2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/2 cups cubed day old French bread
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk, scalded
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

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Original recipe yields 1 - 8x8 inch dish

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Generously butter an 8x8 inch baking dish. Prepare a water bath for the baking dish by placing a larger dish in the oven, and partially filling it with hot water.
Place bread cubes in the baking dish. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly whisk in the scalded milk. Pour over the bread. Sprinkle with nutmeg, brown sugar, and pecans.
Place the baking dish in the water bath. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve either hot or chilled.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
450 cal
23%

Fat
22.7 g
35%

Carbs
50.3 g
16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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CookinGal

Jun. 22, 2009

" I looked around at recipes on this site and didn't find anything better. Here's my twist: Before I cube the bread, I spread it with butter then sprinkle it liberally with cinnamon sugar. It sticks..." See more to the bread and bakes into the pudding. Very good. Other than that, this recipe is wonderful!"

TINEH

Nov. 8, 2003

"This bread pudding is so good! It was a hit at Thanksgiving this year. I also sprinkled in some cinnamon along with the nutmeg and brown sugar as some others suggested, great idea!..." See more"

Gabi

Dec. 7, 2005

"Fabulous recipe which has been enjoyed by everyone who tasted it. I used Challah bread instead of French bread (and a lot more than the recipe calls for). I also used quite a bit more brown sugar and ..." See morepecans on the top, and made a bourbon sauce to finish it with. Delicious!"

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