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Cajun Bread Pudding

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Walter

"This is my husband's favorite dessert, and it's a perfect dish for a crowd, too."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 3/4 cups milk, divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 11 cups cubed French bread (1 inch cubes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • PRALINE SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Dash salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk until warm; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining milk, eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually add warmed milk, stirring constantly. Stir in butter. Add bread cubes; soak 10 minutes. Add cinnamon, and raisins and/or pecans if desired. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for sauce, bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Add corn syrup. Bring to boil; cook 15-20 seconds. Remove from the heat; add remaining ingredients. Cut pudding into squares and serve with sauce.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by michelleyoung
Pretty good. I would not cook as long as it takes to pull the knife out clean, seems a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by lovetocookforyouandme
Great recipe, I'm from Louisiana born and raised. I tell you the praline sauce is what makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by MADRAY7
Delicious! The recipe is a lot like my family's favorite; this one adds the pecans as well as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Hegaveme3
This Bread Pudding ROCKS! I have made it for a school faculty brunch (50 persons) and I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by kitsch n' tink
Good recipe - I improvised, using this as a basis and it turned out great! I like the simple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by EROCK101
This was my first bread pudding and it was a good starting point. I am confused by what is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by EMILYGALEAND
This recipe tasted great and was extremely easy to prepare. Thanks MORE


 
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