Homemade Bread Pudding with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients for: Homemade Bread Pudding

4 cups (8 slices) cubed white (or cinnamon raisin) bread
1/2 cup raisins (if using only white bread)
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions for: Homemade Bread Pudding

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread and raisins in large bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted (4 to 7 minutes). Pour milk mixture over bread; let stand 10 minutes.
Stir in all remaining pudding ingredients. Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center.

Ingredients for: Lemon Butter Sauce

3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation for: Lemon Butter Sauce

1. Stir together melted butter and next 2 ingredients until blended. Stir in parsley

2 Add to your bread pudding!