Biscuit Pudding

Use leftover breakfast biscuits to make Biscuit Pudding for dessert. This is a delicious, economical, and very old-fashioned southern recipe.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

▢ 6 leftover buttermilk biscuits may need up to 8 biscuits depending on their size
▢ 2 cups whole milk
▢ 2 whole eggs
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ½ cup sugar
▢ 4 tablespoons butter melted, plus additional for greasing the baking dish

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
(Optional) If using a meringue: In a large mixing bowl beat the egg whites until nearly stiff. Add the sugar slowly while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Set the meringue aside.
3 egg whites, 1 tablespoon sugar
In a separate large mixing bowl, crumble the biscuits until they are coarse crumbs. (Start with 6 biscuits and add more if needed to get the correct texture.)
6 leftover buttermilk biscuits
Add the milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and butter to the crumbled biscuits. Mix well. If needed, add additional biscuits one at a time until a mushy texture is achieved – not too thin, not too thick.
2 cups whole milk, 2 whole eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter
Transfer the pudding to a well-buttered round casserole or baking dish. Top with the meringue, if using.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the meringue is a rich, golden brown and the pudding is creamy but set.
Note: If you chose not to use a meringue, dot the top of the pudding with two tablespoons of butter about halfway through cooking.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

While a meringue is optional, I do recommend it as it makes a very nice, fluffy topping for the pudding.
Keep any leftovers tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. To freeze, omit the meringue; cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Reheat leftover or thawed biscuit pudding in a low oven or in the microwave oven until warmed through.
If you don't have homemade biscuits, you can always use frozen or canned.