Buttery Bread Pudding Recipe With Decadent Bourbon Butter Sauce by 30Seconds Food


Buttery Bread Pudding Recipe With Decadent Bourbon Butter Sauce

During the holidays, it's so nice to have fresh, homemade baked goods in the house. To be sure, the holiday season (along with any given weekend) was made for baking. This buttery bread pudding recipe with decadent bourbon sauce is the ultimate weekend baking therapy and a to-die-for scrumptious holiday breakfast, brunch or dessert.

One word: OMG. This easy bread pudding recipe with a decadent bourbon butter sauce is as sweet as it can be – but sometimes you need a little sweet in your life. This bread pudding is amazing and totally worth the splurge, especially during the holiday season or to welcome the New Year.

The best part about this delicious dessert recipe is that it's super simple to make. With just 15 minutes of simple prep, the hardest part will be waiting for this low-sodium treat to finish baking in the oven. We're pretty sure you'll want a slice of this crazy baked deliciousness for breakfast or as part of brunch, too. Yum!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 
  • 4 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla

Bourbon Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Recipe Notes

  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free bread.
  • You can use a 13x9-inch baking pan or a 3-quart casserole dish for this recipe. Baking time will vary depending on the type of pan you choose.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it: 

  1. Put the bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the milk over the bread and allow it to soak about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Mix well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart casserole dish or baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for about 1 hour.
  4. To make the bourbon sauce, melt the butter and sugar together in a sauce pot. Add the egg and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon and vanilla. 
  5. To serve, spoon the bread pudding into serving bowls and top with the bourbon sauce. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 385

Total Fat: 12.2g

Saturated Fat: 7.2g

Cholesterol: 83mg

Sodium: 95mg

Total Carbohydrate: 56.9g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g

Total Sugars: 52.4g

Protein: 4.1g

Vitamin D: 5mcg

Calcium: 57mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 91mg

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Cassiday
Seriously delicious, wow. 😋
bepositive
I’ve died and gone to heaven!
Elisa Schmitz
Absolutely dreamy. On my to-make list! #yum

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