Butterscotch Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups cubed bread (any type)
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Stir in the bread cubes, butterscotch chips, walnuts, and raisins. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Interesting Facts

• Butterscotch is a combination of butter and brown sugar, and is often used in desserts like pies, cakes, and puddings.
• This recipe can also be made with other types of bread, like French bread, white bread, or brioche.