houseworks by cynthia ewer

    Description

    Nothing says the holidays like eggnog! This delicious bread pudding has the flavors of eggnog and nutmeg, and is smothered in a warming rum sauce.

    Ingredients

    1 1-pound loaf raisin bread, cut into cubes
    2 medium bananas, sliced
    3 1⁄2Cupeggnog
    4 eggs
    1⁄4Cupsugar
    1⁄4Teaspoonnutmeg
      rum sauce recipe:
    1Cupbrown sugar, packed
    1⁄2Cupwhipping cream
    1⁄4Cupdark corn syrup
    2Tablespoonbutter
    1⁄2Teaspoonrum extract

    Instructions

    350 degree oven Grease 13x9 baking dish Place half of bread cubes in buttered dish.

    Add banana slices and remaining bread cubes.

    In lg. bowl, combine egg nog, eggs, sugar and nutmeg; blend well. Pour over bread cubes. Let stand 5 min.

    Bake for 40-50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

    Meanwhile, in small saucepan combine all sauce ingredients until mixture boils and thickens.

    Reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in rum extract.

    Serve over warm pudding.



    Summary

    Yield
    Servings
    Prep time5 minutes