Best 5 Leftover Muffin Bread Pudding Recipes

Indulge in a delectable journey of transforming leftover muffins into a delightful bread pudding, a classic dish that breathes new life into your favorite baked goods. This recipe offers a versatile canvas for creativity, allowing you to mix and match different muffin flavors to create a unique and flavorful treat. Whether you prefer classic chocolate chip muffins, tangy lemon poppy seed muffins, or indulgent blueberry muffins, the possibilities are endless. This bread pudding bakes to a tender and custardy perfection, delivering a warm and comforting dessert that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat anytime of the day. With its easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guide, this recipe ensures a hassle-free baking experience, turning your leftover muffins into a culinary masterpiece.

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MUFFIN BREAD PUDDING

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I am a Bistro Chef and we have baked goods leftover at the end of the day. This recipe is made with day old muffins...from banana nut, blueberry, cranberry, apple cinnamon and poppy seed. Serve warm with a nice bourbon sauce. Can also bake in a 9x9 pan or cook in a muffin tin.

Provided by Lee Dowell

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c milk
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp almond extract
6 assorted breakfast muffins, crumbled
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 c raisins, optional
1/2 c slivered almonds, chopped. optional

Steps:

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Spray or lightly butter a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Crumble the muffins into pan.
2. Beat together sugar, eggs and milk in a medium size bowl, and set aside. Beat in cinnamon, nutmeg and almond extract. Add mixture to crumbled muffins and mix in almonds, if desired. Pour melted butter and sprinkle with almonds.
3. Bake for about 45 minutes or until top is crusty and pudding looks set and firm to touch. Cut into slices

BREAD PUDDING MUFFINS

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These amazing muffins can be as healthy and as delicious as your imagination allows.

Provided by Jonathan Butt

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 cups milk
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
6 slices stale bread
½ cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ cup brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl just until mixed. Add milk, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Mix in melted butter.
Break bread into small pieces into the bowl and mix until well combined and bread is wet. Add chocolate chips and chia seeds; mix well.
Divide mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 176.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

SIMPLE BREAD PUDDING

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This recipe is proof-positive that leftover bread can easily be converted to dessert without much work. There's room for customization here: consider adding fresh or dried fruit or a combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom. It makes a great brunch dish, served with fresh fruit compote. Or add a handful of chocolate chips before baking for a decidedly more decadent outcome.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories easy, editors' pick, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm milk, butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Continue cooking just until butter melts; cool. Meanwhile, butter a 4-to-6-cup baking dish and fill it with cubed bread.
Add eggs to cooled milk mixture and whisk; pour mixture over bread. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until custard is set but still a little wobbly and edges of bread have browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

Ingredients

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

BREAD PUDDING MUFFINS

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Chunks of leftover bread in a buttery, creamy, cinnamon-laced custard . Yum! This recipe is so easy to throw together and is great for breakfast or dessert. Recipe is from Marcy Goldman, excellent baking cookbook, "The New Best of BetterBaking.com"

Provided by blucoat

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

7 cups croissants (1.75 L) or 7 cups another bread (1.75 L)
1/2 cup milk (125 mL)
1 1/2 cups warm half-and-half (375 mL) or 1 1/2 cups light cream (375 mL)
4 eggs
2/3 cup sugar (160 mL)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (10 mL)
1 tablespoon brandy (15 mL) (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (125 mL)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (80 mL)
1 tablespoon baking powder (15 mL)
3/8 teaspoon salt (1.5 mL)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1 mL, increase to 1/2 t if you really like cinnamon)
1/2 cup diced fresh apples (125 mL) or 1/2 cup dried cranberries (125 mL)
icing sugar mixed with touch cocoa or cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or spray generously with nonstick cooking spray. Grease top of the muffin pan.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Pour all but 2 cups (500 mL) of the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add milk and cream and let stand for 3 minutes, then stir to mush up some of the cubes and let the liquid soak inches Stir in eggs, sugar, vanilla, brandy and butter.
In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, then stir into wet ingredients. Add raisins and stir well to make a chunky butter. Stir in reserved breads cubes just to mix.
Using a large ice-cream scoop, fill each muffin cup to just over rim. Place muffin pan on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes or until muffins are golden with tips of firmer bread cubes golden brown. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Unmold onto a serving platter on wire rack, dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 206.5, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 4

Tips:

Choose the right muffin base: Muffins made with butter or oil tend to yield the best results. Avoid muffins that are too dense or dry, as they will not absorb the custard mixture well.
Use a variety of muffins: Different flavors and textures of muffins can create a more interesting bread pudding. Try combining chocolate chip muffins, blueberry muffins, and banana nut muffins for a flavorful twist.
Don't overmix the muffin mixture: Overmixing can result in a tough bread pudding. Gently stir the muffin pieces into the custard mixture until just combined.
Let the bread pudding rest before baking: This allows the muffin pieces to absorb the custard mixture and the flavors to meld together. Cover the bread pudding and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Serve the bread pudding warm with your favorite toppings: Bread pudding is delicious served warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a creative way to use up leftover muffins or simply want to enjoy a delicious and comforting dessert, muffin bread pudding is a great option. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you have a batch of leftover muffins, don't let them go to waste - turn them into a delicious bread pudding instead!