Best 9 Thanksgiving Bread Pudding Recipes

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Thanksgiving bread pudding is a classic holiday dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you are looking for a traditional bread pudding recipe or something more unique, there is sure to be a recipe out there that will satisfy your taste buds. With its rich, custardy flavor and fluffy texture, Thanksgiving bread pudding is a delicious way to end any holiday meal.

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BREAD PUDDING THANKSGIVING



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Good for a Thanksgiving or other holiday dessert, and also delicious as a morning breakfast. If you cannot find ciabatta bread, como, pugliese, or other European bread with holes in the dough work well. You may use any type of chopped walnut. I cook it at 350-375 for about an hour...really, when it is golden on top and squishy on the inside, yet the knife comes out clean (moist maybe, but clean) when you poke it. I know....not so technical! Also the ingredients are what I think they are, as this is one of those this-and-that recipes. I experimented with less cinnamon, more orange zest, and a splash of scotch into the liquid....it was quite a tasty variation.

Provided by djunqx

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 -10 ciabatta, slices
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped maple walnuts
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Grease 9x9 pan with butter and preheat oven to 350 f.
  • Mix in a mixer or beat thoroughly : milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt to form thin custard.
  • Add and mix by hand the remaining ingredients (cube or tear the bread first) into the liquid custard.
  • (I always eyeball this part, mixing the wet and dry -- usually I add the dry ingredients to a bowl, then pour the liquid until it covers a little more than half with liquid- enough that if you press down, the top parts get moist but not wet.).
  • Press lightly to encourage bread to absorb custard. Let sit in refrigerator for 1/2 hour to 6 hours, depending on how stale the bread is.
  • Pour into lightly buttered/greased 9x9 pan.
  • Bake in oven for 1/2 - 1 hour or until golden brown on top but of bread pudding consistency inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 99.5, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.4, Protein 3.2

BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 8h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 eggs
1 cup brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
4 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
8 cups 1-inch cubes bread
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnuts or pecans
Butter, for greasing

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg, and whisk to blend. Whisk in the heavy cream and milk.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cranberries and walnuts. Pour the egg mixture onto the bread mixture, and mix all together. Sprinkle with brown sugar over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin tin with the butter.
  • Spoon the soaked bread evenly into the muffin tins, then place the tin on a baking sheet. Bake until the center springs back to the touch, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve.

MOM'S THANKSGIVING BREAD PUDDING



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This is my mother's bread pudding recipe. Every year, I make it about 10 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas-everybody loves it! It is delicious warm, but also quite good cold with milk poured over it.

Provided by BarbMazz

Categories     Bread Pudding

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices white bread, crusts removed
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup seedless raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups milk
⅔ cup white sugar
4 large eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish.
  • Spread bread slices with butter, then use a sharp knife to cut each slice into 4 squares.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the bread squares in the bottom of the prepared casserole. Sprinkle with raisins and 1/2 of the cinnamon. Cover with remaining bread and cinnamon.
  • Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat just until a film forms over the top, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add sugar; stir until dissolved.
  • Pour some of the hot milk into the beaten eggs, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla and pour mixture over the bread.
  • Set the casserole in a pan and fill with 1 inch hot water. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 133.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 300.6 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

THANKSGIVING BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding is the most requested recipe I have. We stopped having pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and now have this instead.

Provided by DAWNMARIEF

Categories     Bread Pudding

Time 8h55m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed bread
2 cups white sugar
2 cups half-and-half
5 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ cup rum

Steps:

  • Scatter bread on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Place inside a cold oven with the light on for 8 hours to overnight. Remove from the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix sugar, half-and-half, and eggs together in a large bowl. Mix in vanilla. Add bread cubes and let sit until liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in raisins. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Mix brown sugar and butter for topping together in a small bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle over the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • While the bread pudding is baking, prepare rum sauce: stir sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar melts. Add rum and stir until well combined.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Drizzle rum sauce over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 118.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 101.7 mg, Sugar 61.8 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

THANKSGIVING BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups granulated sugar
5 large beaten eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups cubed Italian bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
For the sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan. Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, butter, and pecans. Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven. For the sauce: Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Through the years, I've made this bread pudding quite often and am asked for the recipe each time. I think folks find this dessert so appealing because of its comforting taste and texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar
4 slices stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine milk, egg substitute, vanilla and sweetener in a bowl. Add bread cubes and raisins; stir gently. Pour into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Place in a shallow pan; add 1 in. of water. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

BREAD PUDDING WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE



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My famous bread pudding is a sweet way to make use of the day-old dinner rolls that didn't get gobbled up at Thanksgiving. The combination of the soft pudding with the sweet, velvety smooth sauce is a match made in heaven. -Anita Geoghagan, Woodstock, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large eggs
4 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 cups cubed day-old dinner rolls
PRALINE SAUCE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: sweetened whipped cream and toasted chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Gently fold in cubed rolls; let stand about 15 minutes or until bread is softened., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil 2 minutes. Stir in cream; return to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Serve with warm pudding. If desired, top with sweetened whipped cream and toasted walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SAVORY HERB BREAD PUDDING



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This vegan bread pudding is a perfect base for Thanksgiving-y things or when you want a change from traditional mashed potatoes.

Provided by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
1 small yellow onion, chopped into medium dice
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
Salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon dried sage
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf bakery white bread, cubed
2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC). Lightly grease a 10-inch (25 cm) square baking dish.
  • Preheat a 6-quart (5.7 L) pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and celery in the olive oil with a pinch of salt until onion is lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the onion powder, sage, thyme, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and several dashes of pepper and turn off the heat.
  • Put the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked vegetable mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour in the vegetable broth, ½ cup (120 ml) at a time, mixing well after each addition. The bread should be moist but not soggy, so you may not need to add all the broth.
  • Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool a bit before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, crusty bread, rich milk, and creamy butter are essential.
  • Don't oversoak the bread. It should be slightly moist but not soggy.
  • Use a variety of spices and flavorings to create a unique bread pudding. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, raisins, or dried cranberries.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath to prevent it from drying out. This will also help it cook evenly.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover bread, and it's also a budget-friendly option. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a bread pudding that everyone will love.

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