Crock pot Bread Pudding

Crock Pot Bread Pudding

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http://www.inthekidskitchen.com/holiday-fun/crockpot-bread-pudding/

Crockpot Bread Pudding Recipe

Note: This recipe can be made gluten free and/or dairy free with a few simple substitutions. Simply use non-dairy milk and/or gluten free bread.

Slow-cooker Bread Pudding Ingredients

• 2 loaves of french bread
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk of your choice
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Brown sugar topping:

• 3/4 cup butter softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon

Melt butter in microwave-safe container and whisk in brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth and thick.

Kitchen supplies you might find useful:

• Crock-pot
• Non-slip mixing bowls
• Wire whisks

Directions:

Chop up the french bread into bite-sized cubes.

Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

Place half of the bread pieces in the bottom of the crockpot.

Pour half of the brown sugar topping onto the bread, taking care to distribute as evenly as possible. Feel free to add a touch of dry cinnamon and/or brown sugar for texture.

Layer the rest of your bread chunks on top of the brown sugar.

In a medium mixing bowl, add eggs and milk along with 1 tsp. of cinnamon. Whisk to combine.

Pour half of this egg and milk mixture in the crockpot on top of your bread.

Sprinkle the remainder of your brown sugar topping over the bread pudding. Finally, pour the rest of the egg and milk mixture on top.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Here is a breakdown of the layers:

1. bread cubes
2. brown sugar topping
3. bread cubes
4. egg & milk mixture
5. brown sugar topping
6. egg & milk mixture

Ah-maze-ing! Bread pudding with very little of the work! I use recipes like this to use up saved bread heels and other leftover breads that end up in bags in my freezer.