Biscuit Bread Pudding

Biscuit Bread Pudding is a comforting, custardy dessert made by soaking day-old biscuits or bread in a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla, then baking until golden and set. It's a classic example of American comfort food, often found in Southern cuisine, and is a resourceful way to transform stale baked goods into a rich, sweet treat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fats, primarily from the biscuits, sugar, and the custard base made with milk or cream. A single serving provides a good source of energy and some calcium, with a rough calorie estimate ranging from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	7.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.2 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	420 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	190 mg
Vitamin A	140 µg
Vitamin D	0.8 µg
Thiamin (B1)	0.18 mg
Folate	45 µg
Phosphorus	130 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Bread pudding is a global dish with humble origins, born from the need to avoid wasting stale bread. Nutritionally, it's a fascinating example of how simple, inexpensive ingredients can be transformed into a calorie-dense, satisfying food that provides quick energy and a sense of warmth and nostalgia.