Best 10 Easy Southern Bread Pudding Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and comforting dessert that combines the rich flavors of bread, custard, and spices? Look no further than Southern bread pudding, a classic dish that has been a staple in Southern cuisine for generations. This soul-satisfying dessert is made with simple ingredients like day-old bread, milk, eggs, sugar, and a medley of spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic bread pudding with raisins or a more decadent version with chocolate chips or fruit, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for customization. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create a Southern bread pudding that will become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN-STYLE BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 cups 1-inch cubes Italian bread
5 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups raspberries (a few reserved for garnish)
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon honey, plus more if desired
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the bread pudding: Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Put the bread cubes in the dish.
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, 3/4 cup of the sugar, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Pour this mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave or on the stove and drizzle over the top of the bread pudding. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
  • Place on the center rack in the oven. Bake until the edges start to rise, a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean and the pudding jiggles when shaken, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a rack 35 to 40 minutes before serving.
  • For the sauce: Puree the berries in food processor. Press through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in the honey and lime juice. Taste and adjust with more honey if it's not sweet enough for you.
  • Serve the bread pudding with a drizzle of sauce. Garnish with additional berries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING



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I used to teach in a cooking school, and this was one of the most popular recipes. We often made bread pudding to serve as the final touch to a meal. I've added a few variations over the years, and my family loves it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup hot water
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place raisins in a small bowl; pour water over. Let stand for about 10 minutes to soften; drain. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, 2/3 cup sugar, vanilla and raisins. Pour half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Butter both sides of bread; arrange in a single layer over egg mixture. Cover with remaining egg mixture. Combine cinnamon with remaining sugar; sprinkle on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Add sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in cream. Return to the heat; cook and stir 8-10 minutes longer or until thickened and golden-colored. Serve warm over a slice of bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY PECAN PIE BREAD PUDDING



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Love bread pudding and pecan pie? Now you can enjoy the flavors of pecan pie in a creamy and delicious bread pudding that is super easy to make. And, easy to clean up with this pan! Serve while slightly warm with some fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by T-fal

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf day-old French baguette
5 eggs
3 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups shelled pecan halves

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into cubes and let sit out about an hour to dry out a bit. Using day-old bread is perfect; the drier the bread cubes, the more yumminess they soak up!
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the eggs until they are combined. Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla and stir until combined.
  • Place the bread cubes in a baking pan and pour the milk and egg mixture over them.
  • Melt butter in a small microwave-proof bowl. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the pecans.
  • Pour this mixture over the bread and egg mixture, and gently fold. Don't mix it in thoroughly, just fold so the yummy pecan mixture forms into clumps throughout the bread pudding.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown. The center will still be a little jiggly.
  • Allow to cool at least 20 minutes before serving. The egg mixture will continue to cook, and the bread will soak up more yumminess.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.8 g, Cholesterol 157.4 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 544.8 mg, Sugar 58.9 g

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Bread pudding is a delicious treat and an even better way to reduce food waste! For this bread pudding recipe, collect the heels and any extra slices of bread you have and freeze them. When you have enough to measure six cups (this is about six slices of bread), thaw the slices and start baking this warm and comforting bread pudding.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased deep round pan.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

EASY SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING



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I got the recipe from all different sources and combined them. My Grandma's family is from the south so that where she got it from (and we all know that there's no food like southern cooking, lol !!!) I am also do research on cajun/creole food and this came up as a recipe that they use, so I hope that you enjoy!

Provided by Brooklyns Culinary

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices stale bread
4 large eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed in)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup butter
2 cups evaporated milk (also called 'carnation' or 'condensed' milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter (set aside).
  • Cut the slices of bread into cubes (set aside.
  • Beat eggs and add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and evaporated milk (MIX WELL TOGETHER).
  • Lightly grease or butter aluminum pan or casserole baking dish.
  • Put bread cubes into aluminum pan and add raisins. Pour melted butter over it .
  • Pour mixture (brown sugar, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon,milk) over it.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon on top of bread mixture.
  • Place in the oven for 1 hour or until brown.

SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING



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The simplicity of this bread pudding is what makes it so delicious. It's a classic custard dessert passed down through generations.

Provided by ban_the_circus

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed white sandwich bread
¼ cup raisins
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, or to taste
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup white sugar
4 each eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Spread half of the bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining bread. Sprinkle with more cinnamon and nutmeg and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Combine half-and-half, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed and pour over bread. Press down on the bread with a fork to make sure it is saturated with the custard.
  • Place the baking dish in a large pan of boiling water and bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 111.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 215.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans evaporated milk
4 loaves French bread, cubed
1 quart heavy cream
8 ounces unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 eggs, lightly beaten
6 Granny Smith apples, cored and cubed, skin intact
1 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Warm evaporated milk in a large saucepan over low heat. Add bread and soak for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine heavy cream, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla with eggs in a large bowl. Lightly beat all ingredients together. Add bread, apples and raisins and mix together gently.
  • Grease a large deep baking dish. Pour bread mixture into dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until browned.

EASY BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Easy Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cloverleaf

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups bread cubes (Just tear up bread, no need to buy bread cubes)
2 1/4 cups milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over bread cubes.
  • Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 1, Sugar 34.7, Protein 6.8

OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING



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Excellent, satisfying, and smells delicious.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups day-old bread cubes
⅓ cup raisins
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread bread cubes and raisins in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl. Pour mixture over bread.
  • Mix milk, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in another bowl and pour over bread. Sprinkle top with a dash of cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 100.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 321.8 mg, Sugar 48.3 g

BEST BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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We found this recipe tucked inside my mom's Bible when going through her things. It has become a family tradition on the first snow day of the year and if that doesn't happen, which can be the case here in central Virginia, we know it'll be the featured dessert at Easter and anytime a comfort food is in order.

Provided by Gail Cobile

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
3 cups whole milk
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • For vanilla sauce, whisk 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, the flour, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/4 cups of whole milk,and salt together in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour sauce over warm bread pudding, or serve on the side in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.7 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 387.3 mg, Sugar 72.4 g

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: This will help the bread pudding to absorb the custard more evenly and result in a more moist and flavorful dish.
  • Don't overmix the custard: Overmixing can make the custard tough. Stir just until the eggs and milk are well combined.
  • Bake in a water bath: This will help to create a moist and evenly cooked bread pudding.
  • Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Southern bread pudding is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, creamy custard and slightly crispy top, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cold with a dollop of whipped cream, bread pudding is sure to be a hit.

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