Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
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Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
Description
The recipe calls for buttered slow cooker insert with day-old cubed French or Italian bread and optional raisins. A custard mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt is whisked and poured over the bread to soak. After standing to ensure even absorption, the slow cooker cooks the mixture on low for 2.5 to 3 hours until the pudding is firm and a knife inserted comes out clean. This slow, gentle heat results in a tender, custardy pudding with evenly distributed spices and sweetness.
This bread pudding can be served warm with cream, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Additional toppings like chopped toasted pecans or caramel drizzle add texture and flavor variations. It is suitable for dessert or brunch and can be prepared in advance by using the slow cooker.
Leftovers should be cooled completely before refrigerating in a sealed container and can be reheated well. The recipe’s flexibility in toppings allows customization while maintaining the soft, spiced base.
Ingredients
- 8 cups bread from a day-old French or Italian loaf, 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup raisins optional
- 2 cups milk
- 4 egg
- 1 cup cane sugar or white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Butter (or spray) inside of slow cooker.
- Place bread and raisins in slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Pour over bread and raisins. Toss to coat evenly.
- Let stand 10 minutes and toss again to make sure custard mixture is evenly distributed.
- Cover and cook on low setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of cream, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store leftover bread pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently for best texture retention.
- Serve warm topped with cream, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Optional toppings include chopped toasted pecans or caramel sauce for added flavor and crunch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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