Easy Bread Pudding
A simple and delicious bread pudding recipe that's perfect for using up leftover bread.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 slices stale bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups milk
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup raisins optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the cubed bread to the milk mixture and let it soak for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bread is soft and saturated.
- If using, stir in the raisins.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
This bread pudding is best served warm. You can also add a sauce like caramel or vanilla custard.