Sure, here’s a revised version of the recipe with Weight Watchers points and nutrition information:
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups milk (use skim milk for fewer points)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (substitute with low-fat cream for fewer points)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Prepare Bread Pudding:
- Combine cubed bread and raisins in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until butter is melted (4 to 7 minutes).
- Pour milk mixture over bread and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center.
- Prepare Vanilla Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil (5 to 8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve:
- Spoon warm bread pudding into individual dessert dishes.
- Drizzle with warm vanilla sauce.
- Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Weight Watchers Points:
- Points may vary based on the exact brands and ingredients used, but typically, each serving of bread pudding with sauce could range from 2-5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving, depending on adjustments made to reduce fat and sugar content.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal
- Total Fat: 22-25g
- Saturated Fat: 14-16g
- Cholesterol: 110-130mg
- Sodium: 230-270mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50-55g
- Dietary Fiber: 1-2g
- Sugars: 38-42g
- Protein: 5-7g
Enjoy this comforting dessert while keeping track of your points and nutritional intake!