NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-11186

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart whole milk
1 loaf French bread, broken into pieces (approximately 9 cups)
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 tablespoons bourbon

Steps:

What To Do: Preheat oven to 400° F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Pour milk into a large bowl; add bread, crushing with the back of a spoon, and soak until all milk is absorbed. Add 3 whole eggs, 2 cups sugar, vanilla, and raisins; mix well. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until firm and golden. Before serving, in a medium saucepan, combine the butter, evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and egg yolk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in bourbon then serve sauce warm over bread pudding.