This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays.
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauceis sweet and rich, yet loaded with nutrition.
The creamy praline sauce and toasty pecans complete this dish.
Keep reading for our expert tips, including what kind of bread to use.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Let cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F.
Coat a 7-by-11-inch or similar 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath.
Whisk 6 eggs in a large bowl.
Add 8 cups bread and stir until well coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Place the baking dish in a roasting pan.
Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come 1 inch up the sides of the baking dish.
Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the oven.
Bake the pudding until the center is no longer runny, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook for 1 minute, whisking occasionally.
Add 1/3 cup pecans and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and golden, about 3 minutes more.
Add the remaining 3/4 cup cream.
Return the mixture to a boil and cook, whisking, for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Serve the pudding with the sauce and whipped cream, if desired.
To make ahead
Refrigerate sweet potato (Step 1) for up to 3 days in advance.
Make the praline sauce at the same time for best results.
Keep them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Tear up the stale bread and keep it in a zip-top bag until ready to use.
In this instance, the main ingredient was stale bread.
If you have day-old bread, it’s possible for you to use that.
The key is to use bread that is dry so it can absorb the other ingredients effectively.
This bread pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
The praline sauce should be stored separately in the same way and will remain good for 3 weeks.
However, it’s always best to enjoy it sooner.
When you’re ready to enjoy it, reheat it in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Just remember to make a fresh batch of praline sauce to accompany it!
To be safe, it is best to return it to the refrigerator as soon as possible.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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