Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients:

1 loaf sliced cinnamon raisin bread cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz.) 4 cups milk 3 large eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 1 cup raisins 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract Bourbon Sauce 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg, well beaten 2 tablespoons Bourbon

Directions: 1 Combine bread and milk in a large mixing bowl; set aside for 5 minutes.

2 Add eggs, sugar, raisins, butter and vanilla; stir well.

3 Spoon mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole.

4 Bake, uncovered, at 325°F for 1 hour or until firm.

5 Cool in pan at least 20 minutes before serving.

6 Spoon into individual serving bowls; serve with Bourbon Sauce.

7 Bourbon Sauce: Combine butter and sugar in a small saucepan; cook over medium, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves.

8 Add egg, stirring briskly with a wire whisk until well blended.

9 Cook over medium heat 1 minute.

10 Remove from heat, cool slightly; stir in bourbon.