Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

 Just like Granny made it, you’ll love this warm and comforting bread pudding! Perfectly spiced with vanilla and nutmeg, and topped with a rich vanilla sauce.

Ingredients

For the 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

For the Vanilla Sauce:

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon vanilla

Directions

1. Prepare the Pudding:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins.

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter melts (4-7 minutes). Pour this mixture over the bread and let it soak for 10 minutes.

Stir in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg.

Pour the mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

Bake for 40-50 minutes until the pudding is set and golden on top.

2. Prepare the Vanilla Sauce:

In a 1-quart saucepan, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and boils (about 5-8 minutes).

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

3. Serve:

Spoon the warm bread pudding into dessert dishes and drizzle generously with vanilla sauce.

Enjoy with vanilla ice cream if desired!