Cajun Bread Pudding
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + soaking Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
This is my husband's favorite dessert, and it's a perfect dish for a crowd, too.
Ingredients
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4-3/4 cups milk, divided
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4 large eggs
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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11 cups cubed French bread (1-inch cubes)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2/3 cup raisins, optional
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2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
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PRALINE SAUCE:
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1/4 cup water
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup corn syrup
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons butter
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Dash salt
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk until warm; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and remaining milk. Gradually add warmed milk, stirring constantly. Stir in butter. Add bread cubes; let soak 10 minutes. Add cinnamon, and raisins and/or pecans if desired.
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2.
Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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3.
For sauce, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar; stir to dissolve. Add corn syrup. Bring to boil; cook 15-20 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pecans, vanilla, butter and salt. Cut pudding into squares and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 935 calories, 85g fat (50g saturated fat), 284mg cholesterol, 1072mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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