Sliced for bread pudding

Bread pudding is a classic dessert made from stale bread cubes soaked in a custard of eggs, milk, and sugar, often flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, or raisins. It is a comforting, thrifty dish with roots in European cuisine, particularly popular in the UK and the American South. The 'sliced' aspect typically refers to the bread being cut into cubes or thick slices before being layered and baked until set.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the bread, custard, and often added butter or cream. It provides a good source of calcium and protein from the dairy, but is calorie-dense, with a typical serving ranging from 300 to 500 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	290 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg
Vitamin B12	0.4 µg
Phosphorus	140 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Selenium	12 µg

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

💡 What's interesting

Bread pudding is a quintessential example of 'waste-not, want-not' cooking, transforming stale bread into a rich, satisfying dessert. Its texture and flavor can vary widely, from dense and cake-like to soft and custardy, depending on the bread type and recipe.