Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding is the perfect treat for a wonderful night in with your friends and family. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic Cajun-style dish with a twist. The savory flavors of the Cajun seasoning, the sweetness of the bread, and the crunchiness of the pecans make this bread pudding a great way to end your meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups cubed day-old French bread
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in Cajun seasoning, honey, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon until well blended.
- In a large bowl, toss together bread cubes and pecans. Pour butter mixture over bread cubes and pecans and stir to coat evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour bread cube mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow bread pudding to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
People Also Ask
What is Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding?
Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding is a twist on the classic Cajun-style bread pudding. It is a savory dish made with day-old French bread, honey, Cajun seasoning, pecans, and other spices.
How do I make Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding?
To make Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in Cajun seasoning, honey, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon until well blended. In a large bowl, toss together bread cubes and pecans. Pour butter mixture over bread cubes and pecans and stir to coat evenly. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and stir to coat evenly. Pour bread cube mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow bread pudding to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
What goes with Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding?
Cajun Ninja Bread Pudding is delicious when served with a side of fresh fruit, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
