Description
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a comforting, timeless dessert that combines rich custard-soaked bread with a luscious caramel sauce. This classic recipe evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its delightful flavors and simple preparation, this bread pudding is sure to become a beloved staple in your home. Indulge in the creamy texture and sweet notes of caramel as you serve it warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed white bread (approximately 8 slices, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine cubed bread and raisins.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until melted; pour over the bread mixture and let soak for 10 minutes.
- Add sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg to the soaked mixture; stir well.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish and bake for 40–50 minutes until golden brown.
- For caramel sauce, combine equal parts sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg