Cajun Bread Pudding

Name: Cajun Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 4-3/4 cups milk, divided; 4 large eggs; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 11 cups cubed French bread (1-inch cubes); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2/3 cup raisins, optional; 2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional; 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

17 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4-3/4 cups milk, divided
4 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
11 cups cubed French bread (1-inch cubes)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup raisins, optional
2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
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 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.
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.
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.