Cinnamon Swirl Bread Pudding

By Addie

“Rediscover the buttery, gooey goodness of classic bread pudding; it’s easy to make with cinnamon swirl bread.”

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 6 –8 slices cinnamon swirl bread
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
• Whipped cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the butter in a 11/2-quart baking dish. Bake until melted, about 5 minutes.


Cut the bread slices into1-inch cubes, making4 cups. Add the bread cubes and raisins to the butterin the baking dish. Stirgently to coat.


Place the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the milk, 1/2 cupsugar, the vanilla and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Stir until blended. Pour over the bread cubes.


Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the bread mixture. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40–45 minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream.
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Grandma's Secret Tip

Sweeten the bread pudding even further with 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips instead of the raisins…and watch folks swoon as they taste it!