Best 4 Southern Style Christmas Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce Recipes

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Southern style Christmas bread pudding with bourbon sauce is an indulgent holiday dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Made with sweet, tender bread, and a rich, creamy custard, this bread pudding is the perfect way to end a special meal. The bourbon sauce adds a touch of warmth and spice that takes this dish to the next level. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern dessert or a new holiday tradition, this southern style Christmas bread pudding with bourbon sauce is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE



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Southern Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is an old-fashioned holiday dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday supper!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 lb.) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces ((about 13-14 cups total))
6 cups whole milk, at room temperature
6 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar
12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup bourbon
Optional, for serving: powdered sugar, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange bread on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake until dry, about 14 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Transfer bread cubes to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread cubes; gently toss to combine.
  • Use a spatula to gently press down the bread so that it's mostly covered and saturated. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover; bake until puffed and golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes.
  • Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with bourbon sauce, vanilla ice cream, and/or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 434 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 /12 of the bread pudding with bourbon sauce, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

BREAD PUDDING WITH SOUTHERN BOURBON SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups stale French bread, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup sultana raisins
2 egg yolks
1 stick butter, not margarine
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place stale bread in a bowl with milk and squeeze the bread with your hand until well saturated with milk.
  • With an electric mixer on high speed in a separate bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter and raisins to the egg mixture. Add the soaked bread crumbs to the egg mixture and stir well. Let stand for 10 minutes. It is important to allow enough time for the bread to absorb the egg mixture or the bread crumbs will float to the top during baking, leaving a layer of custard on the bottom of the dish.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake until firm, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Let it slightly cool in the dish.
  • Meanwhile, near the end of the baking time, make the sauce. With an electric mixer, beat egg yolks until thick and pale. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sugar. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the egg yolks, beating constantly with the mixer, until well thickened. Stir in bourbon by hand. Serve the pudding warm with vanilla ice cream if desired. Pass the hot bourbon sauce separately.

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.

SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE



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True comfort food for any Southerner. This recipe is the closest I have come to my Maw-Maw's recipe. From FoodTV.com.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups stale French bread, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter, not margarine
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup Bourbon, to taste

Steps:

  • --pudding--.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place stale bread in a bowl with milk and squeeze the bread with your hand until well saturated with milk.
  • With an electric mixer on high speed in a separate bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thick and pale.
  • Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter.
  • Add the soaked bread crumbs to the egg mixture and stir well.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • It is important to allow enough time for the bread to absorb the egg mixture or the bread crumbs will float to the top during baking, leaving a layer of custard on the bottom of the dish.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  • Bake until firm, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Allow to cool.
  • --sauce--.
  • With an electric mixer, beat egg yolks until thick and pale.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and sugar.
  • Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the egg yolks, beating constantly with the mixer, until well thickened.
  • Stir in bourbon by hand.
  • Serve over slightly cooled bread pudding.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bread for a richer flavor and texture. Stale bread is ideal for bread pudding, as it absorbs more of the custard mixture.
  • Don't overmix the custard mixture. Overmixing can result in a tough, rubbery bread pudding.
  • Use a variety of spices to add flavor to the bread pudding. Common spices used in bread pudding include cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • If you're using fruit in your bread pudding, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the mixture. This will prevent the bread pudding from becoming too soggy.
  • Bake the bread pudding until it is set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread pudding should come out clean.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with your favorite sauce. Bourbon sauce, vanilla sauce, or caramel sauce are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple bread pudding or one with added fruit, nuts, or spices, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give bread pudding a try.

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