Golden Corral Bread Pudding – Classic Comfort Dessert with Vanilla Sauce

Golden Corral Bread Pudding is a warm, soft, and comforting dessert featuring thick cubes of French bread soaked in a cinnamon-spiced custard and baked to perfection. It is served with a rich, creamy vanilla sauce that elevates this classic buffet favorite to a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 3 cups French bread, cubed (preferably slightly stale)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Vanilla Sauce
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease an 8x11-inch baking dish.
2. In a small saucepan, scald milk and melted butter together; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
4. Slowly whisk the warm milk mixture into the eggs, ensuring not to scramble them.
5. Add bread cubes gently to the custard mixture, coating evenly without breaking the bread.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. For the vanilla sauce, combine whole milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
8. Serve the bread pudding warm, generously drizzled with vanilla sauce, with extra sauce on the side if desired.