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Easy Bread Pudding Recipe

by Donya Mullins 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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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.

Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. It's baked and served with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert or for breakfast or 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.

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Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

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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

Bread And Ingredient Variations

Bread pudding is super versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on how you want to serve it.

Bread Variations – white bread, french bread, challah, brioche, croissants, rye bread, are all excellent choices for bread pudding.

Additions – sprinkle on dried fruit, pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, and cranberries, for added texture and flavor.

Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.
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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.
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

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.

Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. It's baked and served with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert or for breakfast or brunch.
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Easy Bread Pudding

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
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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.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large beaten eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups cubed bread , day old works best
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, softened

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • Cube bread and place in pan. 
  • Whisk together sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and milk in a bowl and add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix together softened butter and brown sugar. Crumble over bread. 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.

Notes

Leftovers and Reheating:
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.
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. It's baked and served with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert or for breakfast or brunch.
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Craving More Easy Dessert Recipes? Try These:

  • Grandma’s Apple Crisp
  • Peanut Butter Balls
  • Blueberry Buttermilk Cake
  • Chocolate Fruit Dip
  • Lemon Crème brûlée
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

This recipe was originally published in May, 2012 and updated in March 2023.

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  1. A Southern Soul

    May 23, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Thanks! Always happy to share!

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  2. Rapid Roy

    May 22, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    good stuff!

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