New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Enjoy the best of the Big Easy with this traditional New Orleans-style bread pudding. It tastes so decadent, no one will believe it's been lightened! See our full collection of Cajun and Creole recipes for more ideas. Ingredients:
1/4 cup raisins |
2 tablespoons bourbon |
1 1/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
dash of salt |
3 large eggs, lightly beaten |
4 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed french bread (about 8 ounces) |
cooking spray |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup light-colored corn syrup |
1/4 cup butter |
1/4 cup bourbon |
Directions:
1. To prepare pudding, combine raisins and 2 tablespoons bourbon in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain mixture in a sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid. 2. Combine reserved liquid, milk, and next 6 ingredients (milk through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add bread, tossing gently to coat. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with raisins, pressing gently into bread mixture. Cover with foil; chill 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. 3. Preheat oven to 350°. 4. Place dish in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake, covered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. 5. To prepare sauce, combine 1/2 cup sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup bourbon. Serve each bread pudding piece warm with about 1 tablespoon sauce. |
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