Bread Pudding with Poor Mans Sauce
Transform simple pantry staples into a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert with this classic Bread Pudding with Poor Man’s Sauce. Perfect for using up day-old bread, this recipe combines soft, custard-soaked cubes of French or white bread with warm spices, melted butter, and optional raisins for bursts of sweetness. Baked to golden perfection with a caramelized brown sugar topping, the pudding is paired with a rich yet humble sauce made from sugar, butter, and vanilla—earning its name as the "Poor Man's Sauce." Ready in just over an hour, this nostalgic dessert is an easy, budget-friendly treat that delivers big on flavor. Serve it warm, topped with the silky sauce for a comforting finish to any meal. Keywords: bread pudding, Poor Man’s Sauce, classic dessert recipe, budget-friendly dessert, comfort food, easy bread pudding recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (French or white bread preferred)
- 3 cups Milk
- 0.75 cups Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar (for sauce)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream or milk (optional, for sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the cubed bread to the bowl and gently stir to ensure all the bread is soaked in the mixture. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid. If using raisins, fold them in during this step.
Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with the brown sugar for added sweetness and a slight crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the Poor Man's Sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk (if using). Stir well until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Once the bread pudding is done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm slices of bread pudding drizzled with the Poor Man's Sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 180.5 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.9 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 908 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 7624 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1225.8 g | 446% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.5 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 574.5 g | ||
| Protein | 177.0 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 2987 mg | 230% | |
| Iron | 71.1 mg | 395% | |
| Potassium | 3747 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
