Bread Pudding in the Microwave

Lennie's Note:

I have no idea where I got this recipe, but it is handwritten in a small book where I saved recipes back in the mid-80s. I haven't made this in ages, but I do recall I used to make it a lot. I think I will make it again today! :-) Ordinary sandwich bread works fine, or use a spiffier bread to make a spiffier pudding. Serve with a vanilla custard sauce, whipped cream, or even ice cream.

• Total Time: 21 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 cups lightly packed bread, cut in cubes (about 4 or 5 slices of bread)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups milk (not skim)
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions:

1. Spread bread cubes evenly in an 8-inch round glass pan.
2. Sprinkle with the sugar, salt, and raisins.
3. Place milk in a 4-cup glass measuring cup and add the butter.
4. Microwave on High for four minutes, until butter melts and milk is warm.
5. Rapidly, stir in eggs with a fork or small whisk and combine well.
6. Pour over bread.
7. Microwave on Medium-High for 9 to 12 minutes.
8. When cooked, centre may still be slightly soft, but does set up as pudding cools.
9. Serve warm or chilled; your preference.

Reviews

[MizzNezz]

This is so good! I added a t of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon to the milk after heating. Very quick and easy! Thanks Lennie, this is a good one!!

[southern chef in louisiana]

very good and easy was the quickest dessert i ever made.thanks lennie

[Laudee]

To: Lennie This is by far the easiest Bread Pudding I've ever tried. It's a boon to busy cooks everywhere! I sprinkled cinnamon-sugar on top and served. Just delicious, that's all. Thanks for sharing, Laudee C.