Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

By ginasheppard

Ingredients

• Bourbon Sauce:
• 4 cups bread cubes (4 to 5 slices)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup bourbon

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Spread bread cubes evenly in a 2-quart oblong baking dish. Combine sugar, raisins, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle evenly over bread cubes. Set aside. Place milk and butter in a 4-cup glass measuring cup; place cup on glass tray. Microwave at high (10) for 3 to 4 minutes or until butter is melted. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork; blend well. Add vanilla. Pour milk mixture over bread cubes. Place dish on non-stick metal tray. Cook for 19 to 21 minutes at U=MED, L=HI or until center is set. Serve with Bourbon Sauce. Bourbon Sauce In a 1-quart round casserole, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup bourbon; gradually add to sugar mixture, stirring until smooth. Place dish on glass tray. Microwave at high (10) for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice. Add 2 tablespoons butter; stir until blended. Serve warm.