Golden Corral Bread Pudding

Indulge in the classic flavors of Golden Corral with this Bread Pudding Recipe. Soft, custardy, and topped with a sweet sauce, it’s a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Bring the beloved buffet favorite home with this Golden Corral Bread Pudding Recipe. Rich, custardy, and perfectly sweet, this dessert features soft, tender bread baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious sauce.

Easy to make yet indulgent enough to satisfy any sweet tooth, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert for family dinners, special occasions, or whenever you crave a classic treat.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Classic Comfort – Captures the warm, nostalgic flavors of the original buffet favorite.
• Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make it accessible for any home cook.
• Custardy and Soft – Perfectly baked with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Sweet and Decadent – Topped with a luscious sauce that adds the ideal finishing touch.
• Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for family dinners, holidays, or an indulgent dessert anytime.

Golden Corral Bread Pudding Ingredients

• Stale Bread: This recipe is perfect for old bread in your cabinets.
• Egg: Use large, room temperature egg
• Granulated Sugar: For sweeter bread pudding, use brown sugar
• Semisweet Chocolate Chips – Sweet, rich chocolate pieces that melt smoothly for dessert.
• Whole Milk – Creamy milk adding richness and smooth texture to recipes.
• Half and Half or Heavy Cream – Thick dairy for silky, luxurious consistency and flavor.
• Pure Vanilla Extract – Natural vanilla flavor enhancing sweetness and depth of desserts.
• Salt – Balances flavors and enhances sweetness in chocolate recipes.

How To Make Golden Corral Bread Pudding

Step One: In a large mixing bowl, make the milk mixture: Mix the sugar, milk, and half and half together, add in the egg, and vanilla essence, and salt, mix well.

Step Two: In another large bowl, add the melted chocolate mixture, and mix well., mixing until smooth. (Melt the chocolate, per the directions on the package)

Step Three: Grease ramekin, with cooking spray, or melted butter,(unsalted butter) and then spoon the bread mixture into them, filling about 2/3 the way full.

Step Four: Add the bread cubes (bread pieces), to the liquid mixture, and let it soak for about 15-20 minutes.

Step Five: Spoon the bread mixture into ramekins, or a large baking dish.

Step Six: Set the ramekins into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 325 degrees F, air fryer setting, and air fry for about 12-14 minutes.

Note: Before removing the bread puddings from the Air Fryer, check to make sure that the bread pudding is completely cooked by sticking a toothpick into the center of the bread pudding. The bread pudding will turn golden brown.

Golden Corral Bread Pudding Recipe Tips

• Use slightly stale bread – It soaks up the custard better without becoming too mushy.
• Soak the bread thoroughly – Allow bread to absorb the liquid for 15–20 minutes for a creamy texture.
• Choose quality chocolate – Semisweet or dark chocolate adds rich flavor when melted into the custard.
• Don’t skip the vanilla – Pure vanilla extract enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor.
• Bake evenly – Use a water bath if desired to prevent overcooking and keep the custard smooth.
• Serve warm – This dessert is best enjoyed slightly warm, either on its own or with a drizzle of sauce or ice cream.

Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions

• Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezing: Freeze the bread pudding in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Reheating: Warm individual portions in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or heat the entire dish in a 350°F oven until heated through.

Golden Corral Bread Pudding Recipe Faqs

Can I use a different type of bread? Yes! Slightly stale French bread, brioche, or even challah works best for a custardy texture.

Do I need to melt the chocolate before adding? Absolutely. Melting the chocolate ensures it mixes smoothly into the custard for a rich flavor.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time? Yes, you can assemble it ahead, refrigerate overnight, and bake when ready to serve.

Can I freeze the bread pudding? Yes, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

What’s the best way to serve it? Golden Corral-style bread pudding is best served warm, optionally with a drizzle of custard sauce or a scoop of ice cream.

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