Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding: Warm Vanilla Comfort in Every Bite. This delightful dessert combines soft, cubed bread with rich vanilla and a hint of nutmeg, ensuring every bite is a cozy embrace. Perfect for family gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner, this classic recipe transforms stale bread into a creamy delight that appeals to all ages. Top it with homemade caramel sauce or serve it alongside fresh berries for an extra layer of flavor. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create this heartwarming dish that will surely become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed white bread
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and butter until melted. Pour over the bread cubes and let soak for about 10 minutes.
- Add sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg to the soaked mixture and stir well.
- Transfer everything into a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for about 40–50 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- For caramel sauce, mix equal parts of butter and sugars in another saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg