Best 16 Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipes

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Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day, providing the fuel you need to kick-off your morning. While there are countless breakfast options to choose from, if you're looking for something substantial and delicious, breakfast bread pudding is a great choice. Easy to make and surprisingly versatile, it can be customized to your own tastes and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a classic bread pudding recipe or something with a more modern twist, there's a breakfast bread pudding recipe out there for everyone.

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BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 extra-large whole eggs
2 extra-large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest (2 oranges)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Brioche loaf
1/2 cup golden raisins
Maple syrup, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, honey, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Set aside.
  • Slice the brioche loaf into 6 (1-inch) thick pieces. Lay half brioche slices flat in a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish. Spread the raisins on top of the brioche slices, and place the remaining slices on top. Make sure that the raisins are between the layers of brioche or they will burn while baking. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 15 minutes, pressing down gently.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.

BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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I assemble this dish the day before our grandchildren visit, giving me more time for fun with them! -Alma Andrews, Live Oak, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 slices white bread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
12 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Remove and discard crusts from bread; cut bread into cubes. Toss lightly with cream cheese cubes; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, syrup and salt; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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A spicy and savory medley of some breakfast food favorites is baked into a bread pudding casserole perfect for serving a crowd. Delicious and filling, and this dish even tastes great leftover.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup chopped white onions
½ cup chopped green bell peppers
½ cup chopped red bell peppers
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
1 pound Italian-flavored bulk pork sausage
8 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
½ cup half-and-half
1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
8 cups cubed stale French bread (1-inch cubes)
2 ounces cooked crumbled bacon
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup fine seasoned dry bread crumbs, divided
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter and set aside.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, green and red bell peppers, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add parsley, stir, and remove from heat. Let vegetables cool.
  • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain sausage on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, half-and-half, Italian seasoning, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and whisk to combine. Add bread cubes and let sit for 5 minutes. Add cooked sausage, bacon, vegetables, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until almost set, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Remove pudding from oven, leaving oven on. Uncover and sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the top. Return to the oven and increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue baking until pudding is completely set in the center, puffed, and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 194.7 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1133.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BREAKFAST PRALINE BREAD PUDDING



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Baked French toast inspired this simple make-ahead dish that's perfect for a large holiday meal in the morning. It also travels well. - Erin Furby, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans and brown sugar; drizzle with butter. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove bread pudding from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. Bake 40-50 minutes or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

STORMY DAY BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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This is a recipe that I clipped from the newspaper. I modified it by changing the topping. The original recipe called for 1 cup of low-fat granola, but I switched it to a topping like you would find on an apple crisp. Use any type of bread. I used 2 wheat & 2 egg hamburger buns from the freezer.

Provided by karen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups skim milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups dry bread cubes
16 ounces canned pears, drained and chopped
ground cinnamon
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8" x 8" glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. Blend well.
  • Add bread cubes and mix well. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Arrange place pears over bread and sprinkle entire top with cinnamon.
  • Mix topping ingredients of oatmeal, brown sugar and melted butter together.
  • Sprinkle over bread & pears.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 365.5, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 29.6, Protein 8.8

BREAKFAST/DINNER BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, for the baking dish
3 tablespoons oil
2 pounds lunch meat, diced (I'm using a combination of ham and bacon)
1 cup diced onion (I'm using yellow)
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon paprika (I'm using smoked)
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes, optional
6 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated cheese (I'm using Cheddar)
10 slices day-old bread, torn up (I'm using sandwich bread)
Maple syrup, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Butter a large baking dish.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook until tender, another 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in the ham, then set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, paprika, chile flakes if using, eggs and some salt and pepper. Add the bacon, onion and ham mixture, stirring to combine. Fold in the Cheddar and bread, making sure the bread is soaked in the custard.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently press down. Cover the dish with foil, transfer to the lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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This breakfast bread pudding easily serves a large brunch gathering. Utilizing reduced fat dairy products makes this pudding better, in my opinion. This recipe originated with the North Carolina Egg Association.

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces French bread, cubed (about 6 cups)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen blueberries (3 cups if fresh)
12 ounces cream cheese, softened (I recommend reduced fat)
1 cup sour cream (I recommend reduced fat)
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup milk (I recommend reduced fat)
1/2 cup maple syrup
10 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Coat 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; place bread cubes inside. Sprinkle half of the blueberries on top.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, brown sugar, milk, and maple syrup. Continue beating until smooth. Add eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until mixture is blended.
  • Pour cream cheese-egg mixture over the bread and berries. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake, with foil on, in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue baking until there are no signs of visible liquid egg, about 20-25 minutes longer.
  • Sprinkle remaining blueberries on top and serve with maple syrup if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

SAVORY BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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A delicious breakfast recipe to start the day off just right. Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/savory-breakfast-bread-pudding

Provided by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices rhodes bread, cubed (4 cups)
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 lb Italian sausage, browned and drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Combine cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sausage, green onions, basil, brown sugar, oregano and garlic powder.
  • Add to bread and toss gently until bread is well coated. Pour mixture into a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan. Whisk eggs, whipping cream, salt and pepper and pour over bread mixture.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°F 55-65 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.1, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 283, Sodium 1186.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11, Protein 31.5

CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLL BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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Don't you think we all deserve a slow Monday with extra coffee and sugar in caramel apple cinnamon roll breakfast bread pudding form?

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans Immaculate Baking Co.™ Organic Cinnamon Rolls with Icing
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tart or sweet apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup caramel sauce, homeade or storebought

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 9-inch square or round pan with foil; spray bottom and sides with cooking spray.
  • Open cinnamon rolls per instructions on cans. Cut each roll into 9 pieces. Arrange half of cut rolls in single layer in bottom of prepared pan. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  • In medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add apples and brown sugar and stir to coat. Cook on low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until apples are softened and mixture is caramelized.
  • Pour and scatter half of apple mixture over cut rolls in pan. Top with remaining cut rolls and apple mixture. Pour milk mixture evenly over top. Drizzle 1 packet icing from cinnamon rolls over top.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes until center of mixture is fully baked and set (cover lightly with foil if top begins to get too brown before finished baking). Cool 10 minutes. Spread or drizzle remaining icing packet over top, then drizzle caramel sauce over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CREOLE BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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This dish is ideal for any breakfast or brunch menu, and equally good at supper time when served with a nice green salad and a simple soup to start. Linguica sausage adds the right savory touch to kick this bread pudding up a notch or two. If you can't find linguica sausage or don't care for it use any garlicky sausage pork sausage. Recipe is courtesy Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb linguica sausage, removed from casings and chopped
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup dry white wine
8 cups day old French bread cubes (1-inch)
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup melted butter
8 eggs, beaten
1/2 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add chopped sausages pieces and cook until golden brown and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes; add onions and bell peppers, and sauté until soft, 3 minutes; add green onions and stir well, add the white wine and reduce heat slightly, stirring, about 1 minute over high heat; remove from heat.
  • Place the bread in a large mixing bowl; add the milk and cream and stir well; let set 5 minutes.
  • Pour the melted butter into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, and coat the sides and bottom evenly; pour any EXTRA butter into the bread mixture.
  • Mix the sausage and bread mixtures; add the eggs, grated Pepper Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheeses, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, and quickly fold together.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour; uncover and bake for 15 minutes, or until casserole is lightly browned on top; serve hot, good served with sunny side up eggs, enjoy.

CREOLE BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Bread     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound linguica, removed from the casing and chopped
1/2 cup minced yellow onions
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup dry white wine
8 cups day-old French bread, torn into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup melted butter
8 large eggs, beaten
1/2 pound pepper jack, grated
1/2 pound monterey jack, grated
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and bell peppers, and saute until soft, 3 minutes. Add the green onions and stir well. Add the white wine and reduce slightly, stirring, about 1 minute over high heat. Remove from the heat. Place the bread in a large mixing bowl. Add the milk and cream and stir well. Let sit for 5 minutes. Pour the melted butter into a 10 by 13-inch casserole dish, and coat the sides and bottom evenly. Pour any extra butter into the bread mixture. Add the sausage mixture to the bread mixture. Add the eggs, grated cheeses, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and quickly fold mixture together. Place mixture in casserole. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and increase the temperature to 375 degrees F. Spread the sour cream evenly over the top and cover with grated Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the casserole is lightly browned on top. Serve hot.

CROISSANT BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING IN A SLOW COOKER RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Croissant Breakfast Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-4174

Number Of Ingredients 18

BREAD PUDDING:
5 croissants, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 dinner rolls, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 oranges, zested
8 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blackberries
1 cup strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
BROWN BUTTER-CINNAMON GLAZE:
1/2 pound butter, 2 sticks
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • BREAD PUDDING: In medium mixing bowl, toss bread and orange zest together and set aside. In separate medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, cream and vanilla together well. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture and carefully fold together. Fold in berries. Spread soft butter around inside of slow cooker. Pour bread pudding mixture into slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high. Serve with Brown Butter Cinnamon Glaze on side. BROWN BUTTER CINNAMON GLAZE: In medium sauce pan, heat butter over medium heat till golden brown, remove from burner to cool. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn. Add sugar and cinnamon to the browned butter until it is slightly thickened. Serve warm with the bread pudding Note: Glaze may be made in advance and reheated on low heat in microwave until just softened.

BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING WITH PEACHES - WW



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This is another overnight breakfast casserole. Perfect with bacon or sausage. From Weightwatchers.com. 4 points per serving. Time does not include overnight in the fridge.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces French bread, day-old, trimmed of crust and cubed (about 3 cups)
2 small peaches, pitted and chopped (es)
2 tablespoons raisins or 2 tablespoons dried cherries
1/3 cup low-fat granola
3/4 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • One day before serving, lightly spray a 1-quart glass or Pyrex baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine bread, peaches, raisins and granola.
  • Whisk together milk, sugar, egg and cinnamon; stir into bread mixture.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Uncover bread pudding and bake 30 minutes or until bread is golden.
  • Serve warm with syrup.
  • Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 215.6, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 21, Protein 6.2

APPLE-RAISIN BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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You might call this baked French toast, or you might call it breakfast bread pudding, but everyone will agree it is simple, sweet, and delicious. I have found kids and adults enjoy it and it is wonderful for brunch and/or a potluck.

Provided by TOVARK77

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 9h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (16 ounce) loaf cinnamon bread with raisins, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and diced

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the milk, cream, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until evenly blended. Fold in the bread cubes and set aside until the bread soaks up the egg mixture, about 5 minutes. Place the sliced apples into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter; toss to evenly coat. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange the apple slices evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spoon the bread mixture over top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle the diced apple over the bread pudding and cover again with the aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is no longer soggy, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and set the oven to Broil; broil until golden brown on top, about 5 minutes. Remove and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 221.7 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

BREAKFAST BERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This is like a baked French Toast that doesn't require overnight soaking. It's quick and easy, too. I figured the carbs because I have Type 2 diabetes: the result made me happy! I divided it into 9 servings, so they are not those typically skimpy servings in most diabetic recipes. 10 carbs per serving isn't too bad for a...

Provided by Jan Sturtevant

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 oz cream cheese (low fat ok)
4 slice day-old white bread
1/4 c brown sugar or whey low golden or splenda brown sugar blend
1 to 2 c berries, mixed or not
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c milk
1 to 2 tsp cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Spray 8 x 8 pan with oil. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Spread cream cheese on bread, then cut bread into cubes and sprinkle in pan.
  • 3. Dice any remaining cheese and distribute over bread. You may use less than the entire 4 ounces of cream cheese and it will be fine.
  • 4. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar, then berries, and then 1/2 of brown sugar (2 T).
  • 5. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla. Pour over top. Sprinkle with rest of brown sugar.
  • 6. Bake in a bain marie at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Test with knife; it should come out clean.
  • 7. HINT: for bain marie, place casserole in a larger casserole, put on rack in preheated oven, then pour boiling water in larger pan to come up to at least half the height of casserole dish.
  • 8. Allow to cool slightly. Cut in 9 squares.
  • 9. OPTIONAL: Serve over a pool of pureed berries and top with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.

BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Breakfast     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

*Butter or grape seed oil or other oil for greasing the pan
*2 eggs
*1 cup milk
*1/4 cup honey, or to taste
*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*Pinch salt
*4 medium to large apples, cored, peeled (or not), and cut into chunks or slices
*1/2 cup raisins (optional)
*1/2 cup chopped walnuts or *hazelnuts or pecans (optional)
*8 slices whole or multigrain bread (preferably stale), cut in 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • 1 Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 11/2-quart or 8-inch-square baking dish. Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the milk, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the apples, raisins, and nuts. Then fold in the bread cubes, using your hands or a rubber spatula to make sure everything is evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed; give another good stir. (You can prepare the pudding ahead to this point; cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.) 2 Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and smooth out the top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and only a little wobbly in the center. Let sit for a few minutes before cutting.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread for a more firm bread pudding. Fresh bread will make a softer pudding.
  • If you don't have any stale bread, you can toast fresh bread and then let it cool before using it.
  • Use a variety of breads for a more flavorful bread pudding. Try using a combination of white bread, wheat bread, and sourdough bread.
  • Add your favorite spices and herbs to the bread pudding batter for a more flavorful dish. Some popular additions include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
  • Use a variety of fruits and nuts in your bread pudding. Some popular additions include raisins, currants, blueberries, apples, and walnuts.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a simple yet delicious dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and it is also a popular dessert dish. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a bread pudding recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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