Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

 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. 


Ingredients

  • 2cups milk
  • 1/4cup butter
  • 2eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2cup sugar
  • 1teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 6cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
  • 1/2cup raisins, if desired
  • Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

  • Steps

    • 1
      Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
    • 2
      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.
    • 3
      Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.



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