Best 8 Old Fashioned Southern Bread Pudding Recipes

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Bread pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is made with stale bread, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices. It is often served with a warm, creamy sauce, such as custard or vanilla sauce. Bread pudding can be made with a variety of different breads, including white bread, wheat bread, and even cornbread. It can also be made with a variety of different fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, and apples. The recipes in this article include a classic bread pudding recipe, as well as variations with chocolate, pumpkin, and even savory bread pudding. No matter what your taste, there is sure to be a bread pudding recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

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OLD FASHIONED SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING



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A southern bread pudding using leftover French bread, a can of fruit and finished with a drizzle of whiskey sauce.

Provided by Deep South Dish

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound loaf of French bread
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half and half
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup golden raisins, optional
1 (15 ounce) can of fruit (fruit cocktail, peaches, pears, etc.), drained
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Whiskey Sauce (click here for recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the milk and half and half. Tear the bread into small pieces and put into a large bowl for soaking. Pour the milk mixture all over the top. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Stir.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  • Rough chop the fruit, but don't puree it.
  • Add the raisins and fruit to the egg mixture, pour over the bread and gently mix.
  • Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking dish and coat the dish all along the sides and bottom. Spoon the bread pudding mixture into the dish, but do not pack.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour, or until bubbly on the sides, golden brown on top and set in the middle. Let cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
  • Drizzle each serving with whiskey sauce if desired. Doubles great.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This may be an old-fashioned bread pudding dessert, but good taste never goes out of style!

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups half-and-half
8 large eggs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons raisins
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
1 stick butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.
  • Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

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

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

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup water
6 eggs, beaten
8 ounces crushed pineapple
1 large apple, grated
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 pound butter, softened
1 loaf stale po' boy bread or 5 cups cubed stale white bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, break bread and moisten with evaporated milk and water. Pour eggs over mixture and mix well. Add pineapple, apple, raisins, sugar, and vanilla and mix well. Cut butter into pieces and add to mixture, mixing all ingredients well, Pour into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

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

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rowen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, softened (1/4 cup)
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
3 cups soft bread cubes (about 5 slices)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put butter in small bowl.
  • Scald milk (heat till just below boiling) and pour over butter, stir to mix well.
  • Beat eggs.
  • Gradually stir into milk mixture. Stir in sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Put bread cubes and raisins in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish; pour in milk mixture. Stir gently to moisten the bread evenly.
  • Set in a larger pan; add hot water to the outer pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or cold.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Grandma's Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by francesn

Number Of Ingredients 15

PUDDING:
4 cups white bread, cubed, about 8 slices
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • PUDDING: Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread and raisins in large bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, about 4 to 7 minutes. Pour milk mixture over bread; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in all remaining pudding ingredients. Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center. SAUCE: Combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla. To serve, spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the bread pudding will taste. Use fresh, flavorful bread, eggs, and milk. Opt for high-quality spices, such as vanilla extract and cinnamon.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bread pudding tough. Gently stir the ingredients until they are just combined.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to prevent the bread pudding from becoming dry. Place the baking dish in a larger baking dish filled with hot water.
  • Let the bread pudding cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the bread pudding to firm up.
  • Serve the bread pudding with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include whipped cream, ice cream, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned Southern bread pudding is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, creamy custard and tender bread, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Follow these tips to make the best bread pudding you've ever tasted!

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