Best 8 Best Southern Bread Pudding Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, there exists a dessert that embodies both comfort and indulgence: bread pudding. This classic dish, often served warm with a generous dollop of creamy sauce, holds a special place in the hearts of those who savor its rich flavors and nostalgic charm. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook yearning to explore the bounties of Southern cooking, embarking on a journey to discover the best Southern bread pudding recipe is an endeavor that promises sweet rewards.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 :

BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING



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The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top and really makes it the best bread pudding ever. -Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first 10 ingredients until blended. Gently stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Bake until puffed and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir until dissolved. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla, sea salt and baking soda, stirring well. Serve sauce with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE



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This Southern Bread Pudding is luscious. Be sure to serve the bourbon sauce while it is slightly warm. Quite often, this is our family's choice of holiday desserts. This came from an old southern cookbook many years ago.

Provided by NoSpringChicken

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz.)
4 cups milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1 cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, well beaten
2 tablespoons Bourbon

Steps:

  • Combine bread and milk in a large mixing bowl; set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, sugar, raisins, butter and vanilla; stir well.
  • Spoon mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 325°F for 1 hour or until firm.
  • Cool in pan at least 20 minutes before serving.
  • Spoon into individual serving bowls; serve with Bourbon Sauce.
  • Bourbon Sauce: Combine butter and sugar in a small saucepan; cook over medium, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves.
  • Add egg, stirring briskly with a wire whisk until well blended.
  • Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, cool slightly; stir in bourbon.

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.

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



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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.

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

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.

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

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: Stale bread absorbs more custard and results in a richer, more flavorful bread pudding.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread pudding. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of breads: Using a variety of breads, such as white, wheat, and raisin, adds flavor and texture to the bread pudding.
  • Add mix-ins: Add mix-ins such as raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the bread pudding for extra flavor and texture.
  • Bake until the custard is set: The bread pudding is done baking when the custard is set. You can check by inserting a toothpick into the center of the pudding. If it comes out clean, the pudding is done.

Conclusion:

Southern bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up stale bread and can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious bread pudding that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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