PINEAPPLE & CREAM CHEESE BREAD PUDDING

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This bread pudding is easy, convenient, versatile, and delicious. Every time I take it to church or school everyone asks for the recipe because it's the best bread pudding they have ever tasted-I never have any leftovers. This delicious brunch casserole has been requested for family gatherings, holidays, weddings, and birthday parties.-Laura Ellis, Biloxi, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
10 cups cubed dinner rolls (about 17 rolls)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
5 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; drop by tablespoonfuls over bread cubes. Top with remaining bread cubes and pineapple., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and reserved pineapple juice until blended; pour over pineapple. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove bread pudding from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 25-35 minutes., In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Just before serving, drizzle over warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.