Irresistible Bread Pudding Recipe in Just 7 Steps Amazing
A warm, comforting classic that transforms simple leftover bread into a soft, lightly spiced bread pudding with a golden top. Easy to make, nostalgic, and perfect for dessert or a cozy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups stale bread, cubed
2 cups milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle raisins over the top if using.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Day-old bread works best for absorbing the custard.
Brioche, challah, or French bread give the best texture.
Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Swap part of the milk with cream for a richer pudding.
Serve warm with cream, custard, or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
