Bourbon Bread Pudding

A sweet bourbon bread pudding for large get-togethers. My family requests that I bring this every holiday!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• ½ cup raisins
• 4 cups milk
• 12 cups dry bread cubes
• 4 large eggs, beaten slightly
• ¼ cup finely chopped hazelnuts
• ½ cup bourbon whiskey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat milk and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is completely melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mix sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Stir in milk mixture. Stir in bread cubes, raisins, and hazelnuts. Let sit for 5 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 5

While pudding is baking, heat brown sugar, 1 cup butter, and bourbon whiskey in a pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 6

Pour sauce over bread pudding when done.