BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE

Bourbon, bread and brown sugar! This easy dessert is easy to throw together and won’t disappoint. 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups bread cubes (4 to 5 slices)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method:

  1. Spread bread cubes evenly in a 2-quart oblong or 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. Combine sugar, raisins, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle evenly over bread cubes.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Place milk and butter in a 4-cup glass measuring cup; place cup on glass tray.
  5. Microwave at high (10) for 3 to 4 minutes or until butter is melted.
  6. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork; blend well.
  7. Add vanilla.
  8. Pour milk mixture over bread cubes.
  9. Cook according to your Advantium model's cooking settings or until center is set.
  10. Serve with Bourbon Sauce.
  11. Bourbon Sauce In a 1-quart round casserole, combine ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
  12. Combine ½ cup water and ¼ cup bourbon; gradually add to sugar mixture, stirring until smooth.
  13. Place dish on glass tray.
  14. Microwave at high (10) for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice.
  15. Add 2 tablespoons butter; stir until blended.
  16. Serve warm.