Every once in a while, Caleb gets in the mood to cook something. It is often after he has tasted something when we are dining out. I think the first time he had Bread Pudding was in New York with his Uncle Mark and Aunt Margie. He has mentioned it many times and we just decided to finally try it. It is yummy alone, or with caramel sauce over the top, that's how I had mine. We used the basic recipe from my trusty Betty Crocker Cookbook.
2 cups milk
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices bread, dried (we sped this up by using a warm oven)
Heat oven to 350*
Meat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
Meanwhile, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt in large bowl.
Stir in bread cubes.
Stir in milk mixture.
Pour into ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Place casserole pan in a larger pan of very hot water, 1 inch deep.
Bake uncovered until knife inserted 1 inch from edge of casserole comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.
Serve warm.
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| These were Doug's mother's dishes, she had given them to him before we got married. We don't have many left, but I sure like the ones we have. |
Next time he may try Paula Deen's recipe for Coconut Cream Bread Pudding, it sounds scrumptious.
I love it when the boys want to cook. Caleb has shown the most interest over the years. This guy has more kitchen appliances than I do, I kid you not! He will be a great room mate some day when he gets his own place!
