Easy Bread Pudding Recipe

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This Bread Pudding recipe is rich, sweet, and so easy to make! Warm on the inside with a crispy topping, it makes a fantastic dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream. It’s a great addition to a breakfast buffet and perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.

This is one of those recipes that I know by heart. Over the years, I’ve made this Easy Bread Pudding recipe so many times that I’ve lost count. The guys in my family absolutely love it. My simple recipe uses cinnamon raisin bread baked in a brown sugar, egg custard. As it bakes, my kitchen is filled with the beautiful aroma of warm cinnamon bread baking, signaling that something delicious is on the way.

What Is Bread Pudding?

Bread pudding is traditionally served as a dessert and is believed to have come about as a way to use up stale bread. It became a popular breakfast dish in America during the 18th century and was enjoyed during wartime when supplies were often limited.

Fast-forward to today, bread pudding can be made with many variations and flavors. With similar flavors of French toast, it’s a comforting, dish that pays tribute to humble beginnings that I adore.

What You Need To Make This Bread Pudding Recipe

• Granulated Sugar
• Eggs
• Whole Milk
• Salt
• Ground Cinnamon
• Vanilla
• Bread – stale or day-old bread works best. I use cinnamon raisin, but you can substitute your favorite.
• Brown Sugar
• Butter
• Baking Dish – 9×13 size

Steps To Make This Easy Recipe For Bread Pudding

• Heat the oven and lightly butter a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Cube the bread and place it in the pan. 
• Stir together the vanilla sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and milk in a bowl.
• Pour the egg custard mixture over the cubed bread and let it soak in for 10 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, mix together softened butter and brown sugar. Crumble over the bread. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes until brown on top. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Serve with ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

How To Serve Bread Pudding

Bread pudding and vanilla ice cream are a match made in heaven! As the ice cream melts over the warm, gooey pudding, it turns into a vanilla sauce that is crazy delicious. More sauces or toppings you might want to try:

• Warm chocolate or hot fudge sauce
• Caramel sauce
• Fresh whipped cream
• Fresh fruit

Storing And Reheating

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

To reheat, uncover and heat in a 350-degree oven until warmed through.