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Bread Pudding in Microwave

A quick and easy microwave bread pudding that uses stale bread to create a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups of cubed bread stale or fresh
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of raisins or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Whisk
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. Cube the bread into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add the cubed bread to the bowl with the wet ingredients and gently stir until well coated.
  4. If using, fold in the raisins or chocolate chips.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for about 5 minutes.
  6. Let it sit for a few minutes to cool before serving.
  7. Spoon the warm bread pudding into bowls.

Notes

Can be served with ice cream or caramel sauce for added flavor.