Golden Corral Bread Pudding
Description
Golden Corral's famous bread pudding, made at home in the air fryer. Soft, custardy, and finished with a warm vanilla sauce.
Ingredients
Bread Pudding
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (about 8 ounces)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins, optional
Vanilla Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until combined. Add the sugar, milk, half and half, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the bread cubes and raisins, if using. Press down to submerge and let soak 20 minutes, stirring once.
- Grease 6 ramekins. Spoon the mixture in, filling each about ¾ full, and pour any remaining custard over the tops.
- Set the ramekins in the air fryer basket with space between them. Air fry at 320°F for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and set. Work in batches if needed.
- Test the center with a toothpick — it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Add 2 to 3 minutes if needed.
- While the puddings cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the sugar and cream and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Off the heat, stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Rest 5 minutes, then spoon the warm vanilla sauce over the top and serve.
Equipment
- 6-ounce ramekins
Notes
For an oven version, bake in a greased 8x8-inch dish at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1113kcalCarbohydrates: 159gProtein: 31gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1289mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 10gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 1013IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 401mgIron: 9mg