Peanut Brittle Bread Pudding

This scrumptious variation on the original dessert also can be made with pecan pralines or other candied nuts.


Peanut Brittle Bread Pudding


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: Makes 1-1/2 cups sauce.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2-1/4  cups  milkOn Sale
  • 4    beaten eggsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 4  cups  dry French, Italian, or sourdough bread cubes*On Sale
  • 1  cup  coarsely chopped peanut brittleOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  margarine or butterOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 2    medium bananas, slicedOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  rum or orange juiceOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  banana liqueur, creme de cacao, or orange juiceOn Sale
  •     Vanilla ice cream (optional)On Sale

Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl beat together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, orange peel, and cinnamon. Place bread cubes in an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread cubes. Sprinkle with chopped peanut brittle.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with Bananas Foster Sauce and vanilla ice cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings with 3 tablespoons sauce.

Bananas Foster Sauce
In a large skillet melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until melted. Add bananas. Cook and gently stir over medium heat about 1 minute or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon, rum or orange juice, and banana liqueur, creme de cacao, or orange juice. Serve immediately with bread pudding. Makes 1-1/2 cups sauce.

To dry bread cubes
Place bread cubes in a large pan and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until dry but not brown, stirring twice.

Nutrition information
Calories 364, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 255 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 16%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 10%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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