Bread Pudding

     This is a wonderful way to use the extra bread you have hanging around your house.  I have used hamburger and hot dog buns, sliced bread, etc.  Of course, it is delicious with French bread.   Give it a try and see if you like it.  We even eat this for breakfast sometimes!



Bread Pudding


8-9 cups bread, cut into 1" cubes
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups milk (I used whole)
5 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)


Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon


Put cubed bread in large bowl.  Mix all ingredients together in different bowl until blended.  Pour liquid over bread as shown.  Stir until bread is covered in liquid. You can let the mix soak for about 5 minutes, but I prefer to put it right into a baking pan.  This recipe will make a 13 x 9 pan (spray with cooking spray).  Sprinkle top with cinnamon-sugar topping and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.  I like the top to be a little crunchy!

 

 

 

 

Bread pudding can be eaten like this or on the side  add vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or top it with a caramel sauce. 

Enjoy!