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One of my favorite things to make when we have extra bread is this Crock pot bread pudding recipe. It could not be any easier and tastes so creamy and delicious. The slow cooker makes this recipe super easy and you can have warm bread pudding with very little work.

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Crock pot bread pudding recipe

Bread pudding is one of those classic and delicious recipes that reminds you of family dinners at Grandma’s and makes the entire house smell amazing. Once I discovered I could make Crock Pot bread pudding recipe, this recipe became even easier. We love this summer crockpot recipe!

You are going to love the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg simmering in the crock pot as this delicious recipe cooks. You might also like Crock Pot Monkey Bread Recipe or Crock Pot French Toast Recipe.

Bread pudding on a plate topped with ready whip.

Can you make bread pudding in a slow cooker?

Yes! As you know, we love cooking lots of things in the slow cooker. Bread Pudding turns out delicious and so gorgeous in the crock pot and make this dessert easy for home cooks.

It is so easy and simple thanks to the slow cooker and you will love making it this way.

Just make sure you have a good crock pot to make slow cooker bread pudding.

If you are in the market for something new, I really love my Instant Pot Aura. It has become of my favorite kitchen appliances.

I also really like this crockpot as well.  I use this all the time and itโ€™s great.

My favorite feature is that you can lock the lid down. This is awesome for when you need to take the crockpot somewhere.

Close up of Bread pudding on a plate topped with ready whip.

I often use the slow cooker to take dishes to potluck events and this feature is amazing! There are several others on sale here.

Another favorite is this programmable crock pot  for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting!

I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.

Bread pudding on a plate topped with ready whip.

What ingredients do you need for slow cooker bread pudding?

  • loaf bread 
  • heavy cream
  • eggs
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • vanilla extract
  • granulated sugar
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How to make slow cooker bread pudding recipe?

Pre-heat slow cooker to high setting.

Cube the bread and put in a large mixing bowl.

Diced up bread in a large mixing bowl.

Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl whisk thoroughly making sure the milk eggs sugar ingredients are mixed well.  You don’t want the sugar melted butter to be lumpy.

Cinnamon being added to a mixing bowl.
Nutmeg being added to a mixing bowl.
The sauce whisked together.

Now, it is time to pour the milk and egg mixture over the bread cubes. Stir until all of the bread pieces are completely coated with butter cinnamon milk mixture.

The sauce poured over the bread crumbs in the large bowl.

Last, transfer bread mixture into slow cooker and reduce heat to low.

The mixture poured into a crock pot.

Cover and Cook for 3 hours or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

The bread pudding cooked in the crock pot.

Keep reading for the full recipe. This is the one of the easiest bread pudding recipes ever!

How to serve crock pot bread pudding?

Serve warm with whipped cream on top. You can also serve with vanilla ice cream. 

It is so delicious with either of these. We definitely prefer the bread pudding warm though.

The warm pudding with vanilla sauce is just so amazing with the cold ice cream or whipped topping. Yum!

Everyone will love this easy dessert recipe.

Try Homemade Whipped Cream to make this bread pudding even better!

Close up of bread pudding on a plate topped with ready whip in front of a crock pot.

Additions you can add to slow cooker bread pudding:

  • You can add 1 cup of raisins.
  • If you like nuts, add 1 cup of nuts would to the recipe.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over top of the ice cream or whipped topping before serving.
  • Add 1 cup chocolate chips to the recipe to make Chocolate Bread Pudding
  • Try other types of bread- french bread, Italian, croissants. Whatever you have.
  • Add brown sugar to the cinnamon vanilla mixture

Use what your family likes! It is so easy to make!

Bread pudding on a plate topped with ready whip.

Try this easy and delicious crock pot bread pudding recipe!

This is such an easy recipe but tastes absolutely amazing. Each bite is the best comfort food and so creamy and delicious.

I love the way the house smells while this is cooking. The entire house smells like cinnamon and it is just the best!

You are going to love this recipe.

Bread pudding on a plate topped with ready whip with cinnamon sticks behind it.

This slow cooker bread pudding recipe is so versatile and budget friendly!

This recipe is also frugal to make. This is a great way to use up extra bread or day old bread.

This recipe is so easy to use what you have on hand. I often just use what I already have or what is on sale at the grocery store.  We are fans of using what we already have whether it be french bread, loaf bread, Italian bread or whatever!

You can easily feed a group or large family on a budget with recipes like this. I love being able to use things we already have to turn them into delicious recipes like this one.

We love simple recipes like this. In fact, I cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning! Save that money for a family vacation or maybe just some wiggle room in the budget.

Slow cooking makes it easy!

Print this Crock pot bread pudding recipe below:

Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

4.94 from 44 votes
One of my favorite things to make is Crock pot bread pudding recipe. The crockpot makes this recipe easy and you can have bread pudding any day of the week.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 506

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Pre-heat slow cooker to high setting.
  • Place cubed bread in large mixing bowl, set aside.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in medium size mixing bowl, whisk thoroughly.
  • Pour liquid ingredients over bread cubes, stir until bread is completely coated.
  • Transfer bread mixture into slow cooker, reduce heat to low.
  • Cook for 3 hours or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream on top.

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Recipe Notes

You can add 1 cup of raisins, or even 1 cup of nuts would be good in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 506kcal, Carbohydrates 44g, Protein 11g, Fat 32g, Saturated Fat 19g, Cholesterol 179mg, Sodium 468mg, Potassium 202mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 11g, Vitamin A 1171IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 159mg, Iron 3mg

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  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    Cook on low for 4-5 hours until the center is cooked through.

  2. Melissa says:

    If you double the recipe, how long would it take to cook?

  3. Jeff Klawitter says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely recommend this recipe.
    Please note however, I doubled (2X) and used two loaves of Kings Hawaiian Bread (round loaves). I also added raisins. It turned out beautifully. I used store brand Cool Whip. Next time I think I’ll make a vanilla sauce. Thanks.

  4. Carrie says:

    I would do half brown sugar and half white sugar, so 1/8 of a cup of each. I hope you enjoy it!

  5. Sarah says:

    Do you use brown sugar instead of white sugar or just add a little extra to the mixture? If so about how much? So excited to make this tonight for when my hubby gets off night shift.

  6. Carrie says:

    I haven’t tried it but I think it would work great! I would mash them up and add them to the egg mixture before pouring it over the bread crumbs. If you try it, come back and let us know how it turns out! Thank you!

  7. Teresa Alexander says:

    Can I add banana to this?

  8. Sherry says:

    How can I make this in an InstantPot??