By John Walsh
Bread Pudding
6 steps
Prep:20minCook:30min
A sweet-salty bread pudding using soft pretzels, enhanced with vanilla for a warm, aromatic breakfast side, served with a caramel drizzle. Substitute raisins for the pecans if you want a more traditional version of the recipe.
Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:11:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
25
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories293.2 kcal (15%)
Total Fat14.5 g (21%)
Carbs35.3 g (14%)
Sugars20.1 g (22%)
Protein6.1 g (12%)
Sodium244 mg (12%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
4pretzels
large soft, torn into pieces
3eggs
large
1 ½ cupswhole milk
⅓ cupbrown sugar
1 tspcinnamon
¼ cupbutter
¼ cuppecans
chopped, optional
Caramel Sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Grease a 8x8-inch baking dish. Tear the bread into 1-inch pieces (approximately 4 cups) and scatter in the dish, adding pecans if using. Pour the melted butter over top of the bread.
Step 2
Whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over bread, pressing to soak. Let rest for at least 30min (overnight is best).
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-40 minutes until set and slightly crispy.
Caramel Sauce
Step 4
Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Bring to a boil and cook until thickened (approximately 1-2 min). Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Drizzle caramel sauce over top of the bread pudding and serve warm.
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