Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce 
Ingredients:
For the Bread Pudding:
4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
½ cup raisins (optional, for sweetness and texture)
2 cups milk
¼ cup butter
½ cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Vanilla Sauce:
½ cup butter
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish or baking dish.
Step 2: Combine Bread and Milk Mixture
Place cubed bread and raisins in a large bowl.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and ¼ cup butter, stirring until the butter melts (about 4-7 minutes).
Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak.
Step 3: Add Pudding Ingredients
Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 4: Bake the Pudding
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.
Vanilla Sauce Instructions:
Step 5: Cook the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream.
Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and begins to boil (about 5-8 minutes).
Step 6: Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Serve:
Spoon the warm pudding into bowls or onto plates.
Generously drizzle the vanilla sauce over the top.
Serve immediately for the ultimate indulgence.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes (pudding) + 8 minutes (sauce)
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6-8
