of your favorite vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:

4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins.

In a saucepan, heat the milk and 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let it stand for 10 minutes.

Stir in the sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg until well combined. Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the pudding is set in the center.

Directions for Sauce:

In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil (5 to 8 minutes).

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
To Serve:

Spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes.

Drizzle with the warm vanilla sauce.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Store any leftovers refrigerated.

Savor the timeless taste of Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a comforting treat that brings back cherished memories with every bite.