This easy little recipe is perfect for when you happen to have leftover donuts. Day-old donuts are not that great as a stand-alone. Make them into a bread pudding and suddenly you've got a new recipe for breakfast OR dessert.

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When you have leftover donuts, and they’re getting long in the tooth, why not make Donut Bread Pudding?? This simple little recipe is perfect for two, strange since that’s the theme of this blog, right? So make a pot of coffee, make a pan of bread pudding for two and settle in and enjoy!

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Donut bread pudding on a plate and in the baking dish.

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What you need to make Donut Bread Pudding

This recipe relies on the fact that at some point in your life, you may have leftover donuts that don’t get immediately inhaled. It is impossible in a house with teens but possible in a small household of one or two.

day old donuts
milk
eggs (Missing eggs? These simple swaps will save the day)
cinnamon
nutmeg
salt
sugar (Out of sugar? Check these swaps)
loaf pan

Maple Pecan Donut Bread Pudding for Two

4.94

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

rest time: 20

Servings: Servings

Calories: 356kcal

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Equipment

1 loaf pan

Ingredients

2 donuts stale, day-old, I used maple
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch nutmeg *optional*
1/2 cup pecans halves

Instructions

preheat the oven to 350°
lightly grease a loaf pan
tear the donuts into bite-size pieces
mix the egg, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using, don't beat it senseless just make sure the egg is well mixed with the milk
place half the donut pieces in the loaf pan, top with half the pecans
repeat the layers
pour the egg mixture over the donuts and pecan, press any loose pieces down into the eggs
let the pan rest for 20 minutes
bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is brown, and the egg mixture is baked through
serve warm