Bread Pudding

This easy bread pudding recipe pairs day-old bread with a smooth custard and optional raisins. It's easy to double and bake for a crowd-pleasing meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 6 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place bread pieces into an 8-inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter over bread and sprinkle raisins over top.

Step 3

Whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. Pour mixture over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until all bread is covered and soaking up the liquid.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 45 minutes.