Best 15 Light Easy Bread Pudding Recipes

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Are you searching for a light and delectable bread pudding recipe that won't compromise on taste? Look no further! Bread pudding is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a satisfying snack. With its soft, custardy texture and sweet, decadent flavor, it's sure to become a new favorite in your household. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create a light and easy bread pudding that strikes the perfect balance between satisfaction and health consciousness.

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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.

BASIC BREAD PUDDING II



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This bread pudding is very versatile and lovely in texture. Christmas time can inspire a bread pudding by simply substituting a good-quality eggnog for the milk (or part of it). Also add a pinch of nutmeg and mace to produce a sumptuous holiday dessert. Otherwise, enjoy this just as it is with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Marc Boyer

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, torn into small pieces
1 quart hot milk
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, pour hot milk over bread. Blend eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the bread mixture and blend well. Add raisins. Mix well.
  • Melt the margarine and pour into a 9x13-inch pan. Pour bread mixture over margarine. Bake for 40 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8 calories, Carbohydrate 88.4 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 454.9 mg, Sugar 61.7 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

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

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

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

EASY BREAD PUDDING FOR 2



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THE BEST THINGS about this dessert are it's easy to make and uses ingredients I usually have. Besides making it often for my husband and me, I have made it several times for unexpected company. It satisfies a sweet tooth without being too rich. -Jean Loomer, South Windsor, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup soft bread cubes
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1/3 cup raisins
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Place bread in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour over bread; sprinkle with raisins. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.

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BREAD PUDDING I



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A no frills bread pudding. This is a recipe my mom always made and we all really enjoyed it.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 slices white bread, cut into cubes
¼ cup margarine, melted
½ cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups hot milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F(190 degrees C)
  • In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, melted margarine, raisins, and cinnamon; mix well, and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Use the same bowl to beat the eggs. Stir in sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the hot milk. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, sprinkle with nutmeg, and set aside to soak for 5 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 146.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 515 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

HEALTHIER BREAD PUDDING II



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For a family that LOVES bread pudding, double this recipe and bake it in a 9x13-inch pan. Enjoy this healthier version - which features whole wheat bread, reduced sugar, and apple or pear - for breakfast or dessert! Optional: Dust lightly with confectioners sugar before serving. Yum!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices day-old whole wheat bread
½ cup raisins
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups low-fat milk
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Break bread into small pieces into an 8-inch square baking dish. Mix in raisins and apple. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up egg mixture.
  • Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place bread pudding baking dish into a large roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water around pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the middle of pudding comes out mostly clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 122.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

BREAD PUDDING II



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My family LOVES bread pudding, and this recipe is one that I have fine tuned to their taste. I have to double this recipe, and bake it in a 9x13 inch pan for my family! It's great for breakfast or dessert and is delicious with milk poured on top! Enjoy!

Provided by ELLENMARIE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices day-old bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup raisins
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

LIGHT BREAD PUDDING



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I was really craving bread pudding, but didn't want to spend all the calories (one had 1,000 per serving) on it. Found this one...only 150 calories, and 2 WW points!

Provided by djafishfria

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices light bread
2 cups nonfat milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup Splenda granular
2 tablespoons applesauce
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*.
  • Put bread in a greased 9 x 9 pan
  • Combine all ingredients and pour over bread.
  • Bake uncovered for one hour.

LIGHT BREAD PUDDING



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

Provided by jhawkes

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
8 -10 slices dry bread
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups milk, scald & cooled

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine.
  • Break up bread, set aside.
  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice.
  • Reserve 3 tablespoons of this mixture for topping.
  • Pour melted butter onto the bread crumbs and add the remaining sugar mixture.
  • Place the bread mixture in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Beat egg, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Add milk slowly.
  • Pour over bread mixture in dish.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle reserved sugar mix on top.
  • Bake at 325F for 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 362, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27.7, Protein 6.7

LIGHT & EASY BREAD PUDDING



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A wonderful recipe that I got from the Splenda website. Easy to make and really nice tasting. A good winter comfort food.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 6 portions, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups Splenda granular (splenda no calorie artificial sweetener)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups French bread, day old in 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, Splenda® Granular, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large bowl. Gently stir in bread cubes and raisins. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2-quart ungreased baking dish.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Note. Bread Pudding may be prepared in individual baking dishes. Baking time will be decreased by approximately 10 minutes.
  • Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 starch.

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

LIGHT BREAD PUDDING



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

Provided by Chef Beega

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups white bread cubes
2 cups nonfat milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons applesauce
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 325.
  • Put bread cubes in greased 9x9 pan.
  • Combine all other ingredients and pour mixture over bread.
  • Bake uncovered for 60-75 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 131.2, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 37, Protein 5.7

MOUTHWATERING BREAD PUDDING



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"Sugar and spice and everything nice" go into this moist and mouthwatering bread pudding from our Test Kitchen. A traditional homey treat, this one is light, economical, so easy-and a soothing antidote for wintry chills.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
2 cups fat-free milk
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
5 cups cubed day-old French bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add bread cubes; stir gently to coat. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread to give the pudding a firmer texture.
  • Soak the bread in a mixture of milk, eggs, and spices overnight or for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Add your favorite fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips to the pudding batter for a delicious twist.
  • Serve the pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, bread pudding is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weekday meal or a special treat for a holiday gathering, bread pudding is sure to please everyone at your table.

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