Bread Pudding
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 10 minutes + 30 minutes standing time 50 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup light cream
12 thick slices bread 2/3 cup chopped dates 1/3 cup chopped pecans



1 In a food processor or bowl combine eggs, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and melted butter till smooth. Stir in lemon peel, milk and cream.
2 Cut each slice of bread into four squares.
3 Grease a 2-quart casserole. Place one third of the bread in a single layer on the base of the casserole. Cover with half the dates and pecans; spoon on half the egg mixture. Repeat with another third of the bread and remaining dates, pecans and egg mixture.
4 Cover with the remaining bread and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
5 Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

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