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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Aug 18, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

    Bread pudding has only gotten MORE delicious with this sweet and savory recipe twist. This peanut butter and jelly bread pudding is a wonderful breakfast or dessert that the whole family can enjoy.

    Recipe: $3.40 | Per Serving: $0.43 | Servings: 8

    Peanut butter jelly bread pudding in dish, some servings taken.

    What's better than a peanut butter jelly sandwich? A warm peanut butter jelly bread pudding! This recipe is absolute perfection and the best part? It uses up leftover bread crusts or buns! Perfect Reusing Leftover Food created by Peanut Butter Jelly Spider Sandwiches.

    We LOVE bread pudding over here and I constantly keep bags of bread end pieces or leftover buns in the freezer so that when I have enough, I can make a dish of bread pudding like my Bread Pudding (with Hamburger Buns).

    This recipe was made using leftover sandwich crusts from my Frozen Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. So it's even more perfect when some of the crust has pieces of peanut butter or jelly mixed in with it.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions for Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's frugal. Leftover bread crust that you would have tossed? Repurposed into a dish the whole family will love. Its almost as incredible as my Oreo Bread Pudding! (It's definitely in our top 3 favorites.) Add it to your next $200 Monthly Meal Plan as a breakfast for dinner option.
    2. It's easy to make. Mix some eggs and peanut butter (plus a few other basic ingredients) and toss them in a pan with bread. Whisk a simple glaze and pour over the top before serving. This recipe is so simple and easy to make you'll come back to it over and over again.
    3. It's not too sweet. The bread pudding itself is pretty savory and most of the sweetness comes from the glaze, so feel free to reduce the glaze on your servings or add more if you want to adjust the overall sweetness! You can even use Sugar Free Strawberry Jam or Sugar Free Blueberry Jam for a less sweet experience that still tastes great.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make peanut butter and jelly bread pudding.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Bread crusts- You'll need a good amount of bread for this recipe but you can use anything from sandwich crusts to hamburger buns like in my Bread Pudding (with Hamburger Buns).

    Sugars- To give this pudding sweetness and depth of flavor, you'll want to use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar.

    Peanut butter- I recommend using creamy peanut butter but you can use chunky if desired. If you still have peanut butter leftover, try making some Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen for lunch!

    Strawberry Jam- You can use any jam or jelly desired, but strawberry tastes delicious and is easier to blend into a glaze than grape jelly. If you use grape jelly (or any solid jelly) you may wish to microwave it for a few seconds to soften before blending. Or use my Homemade Grape Jelly Recipe, its smooth texture is perfect.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Bread. You can use anything from sandwich crusts to leftover toast, bread ends, burger buns, etc. Even some leftover Sourdough French Toast would work well.

    Fun Tip- 1 hamburger bun or hotdog bun (top and bottom half) is about 1 cup in bread cubes, so you will need roughly 6-7 buns in total but can use sandwich bread or other bread as well.

    🔪 Instructions for Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease the inside of an 8x8 baking dish or a 2 quart sized casserole dish.

    eggs butter milk and peanut butter in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

    Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, sugars, eggs, vanilla, salt, and peanut butter.

    peanut butter egg and milk mixture for bread pudding in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

    Step 3: Whisk together until smooth. You want the peanut butter to be well dissolved into the mixture and no large egg white pieces are left in the mix.

    peanut butter egg mixture poured over a baking dish filled with bread crusts.

    Step 4: Add your sandwich crusts or bread cubes to the prepared baking dish.

    peanut butter egg and bread soggy and pressed together in a baking dish.

    Step 5: Add your egg mixture over the top of the bread. Press down to coat all of the bread well.

    baked peanut butter bread pudding in an oval baking dish.

    Step 6: Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife can be inserted into the center and come out clean.

    powdered sugar jelly and other glaze ingredients in a white bowl.

    Step 7: For the glaze, melt the butter in a small bowl and add in the remaining ingredients.

    strawberry jelly glaze in a white bowl.

    Step 8: Whisk together until smooth.

    strawberry glaze topped peanut butter bread pudding in an oval baking dish.

    Step 9: Drizzle over the top of your warm bread pudding.

    Let cool and chill or eat warm (depending on your preferences).

    Serve and enjoy!

    Serving spoon scoops peanut butter jelly bread pudding from dish.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Cooked Properly. To ensure your French toast is cooked properly, check if it's reached an internal temperature of at least 160°F. The ideal texture resembles custard, indicating the eggs are cooked and safe to consume.
    2. Tip for blending eggs. Thoroughly blend the egg mixture to eliminate any streaks of unmixed egg white. Consider using a blender or electric mixer for optimal results. Personally, I love using my food processor for this, just like in my Freezer French Toast recipe. Saves me loads of time and gives me perfect results in a snap.
    3. Adjust the sweetness level according to your preference. While I find the balance to be just right, feel free to make it sweeter or less sweet to suit your taste. It's all about personal preference!

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    Prep the Night Before: Chill assembled Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding covered in a baking dish overnight.

    Morning Baking: As the oven preheats, place the chilled dish on the counter. Bake as directed. Allowing it to rest prevents potential glass pan issues.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Fridge Storage: Cover and refrigerate bread pudding for 3-5 days.

    Freezer Storage: Freeze baked bread pudding for up to 4 months in a well-sealed container (multiple layers of foil).

    Note: Do not add glaze before freezing. Glaze may dissolve, but it won't affect the taste.

    Reheating: Reheat before serving or enjoy chilled.

    🍳 Reheating

    Single Serving Reheating Place a single serving of bread pudding on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for about 1.5 minutes.

    Note: Larger pieces may require longer heating times. Microwave power levels vary. Adjust accordingly.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Do I have to use stale bread for bread pudding?

    You certainly can, but I often don't. If you want to use stale bread, you can make your fresh bread stale by laying it out in an even layer on a baking sheet for 10 minutes at the lowest oven heat setting. Or leave it out overnight.

    Is bread pudding best eaten hot or cold?

    This is one of those dishes that can be served either way. A warm bread pudding is comforting, filling, and so delicious, but a cold serving is great on those hot summer days too.

    Do you eat bread pudding with a spoon or fork?

    The correct answer is whichever piece of silverware is clean and closest, haha. You can use a spoon or a fork, as long as the bread pudding makes it to your mouth safely.

    Jelly-glazed peanut butter bread pudding in oval dish, with servings missing.

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    If you tried this peanut butter and jelly bread pudding, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    peanut butter jelly bread pudding with jars of strawberry jelly and peanut butter in the background.
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    5 from 1 vote

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding has only gotten MORE delicious with this sweet and savory recipe twist. Made with peanut butter and jelly, we get a wonderful breakfast or dessert that the whole family can enjoy.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 263kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.40 / Serving $0.43
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    Equipment

    • 8x8 Baking Dish (or 2 quart casserole dish)
    • Whisk
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Bread Pudding

    • 2-4 Tablespoons butter, melted ($0.36)
    • 2 cups milk ($0.40)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar ($0.09)
    • ¼ cup brown sugar ($0.11)
    • 3 large eggs, beaten ($0.45)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter ($0.40)
    • 6 cups bread crusts, cubed ($0.72)

    Glaze

    • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted ($0.25)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
    • ⅔ cups powdered sugar ($0.24)
    • 1 teaspoon milk or water ($0.01)
    • 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam ($0.30)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven 350 degrees F and grease the inside of an 8x8 baking dish or a 2 quart sized casserole dish.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, sugars, eggs, vanilla, salt, and peanut butter.
    • Whisk together until smooth. You want the peanut butter to be well dissolved into the mixture and no large egg white pieces are left in the mix.
    • Add your sandwich crusts or bread cubes to the prepared baking dish.
    • Add your egg mixture over the top of the bread. Press down to coat all of the bread well.
    • Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife can be inserted into the center and come out clean.
    • For the glaze, melt the butter in a small bowl and add in the remaining ingredients.
    • Whisk together until smooth.
    • Drizzle over the top of your warm bread pudding.
    • Let cool and chill or eat warm (depending on your preferences).
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Use any bread scraps, such as sandwich crusts, toast, bread ends, or burger buns.
    Mix the egg mixture thoroughly to avoid streaks of unmixed egg white. A blender or electric mixer can help.
    Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F for safe consumption.
    Reheat single servings in the microwave for about 1.5 minutes; larger portions may require more time.
    Prepare the dish the night before and refrigerate it, then bake as directed.
    Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days; reheat before serving or enjoy chilled.
    Freeze baked bread pudding for up to 4 months, making sure not to add the sauce before freezing and using a well-sealed container with multiple layers of foil.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.7g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 86.3mg | Sodium: 257.3mg | Potassium: 171.1mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 27.6g | Vitamin A: 79.9IU | Calcium: 135.8mg | Iron: 1.4mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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