What a great use of leftover or stale bread. Serve this easy dessert on a chilly night, topped with your favorite flavor ice cream topping.
| 1/4 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter |
| 8 |
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slices (4 cups) stale whole wheat bread, cubed |
| 1/2 |
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cup raisins |
| 2 |
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eggs, slightly beaten |
| 2 |
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cups fat free skim milk |
| 1/2 |
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cup sugar |
| 2 |
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teaspoons vanilla |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 1/8 |
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teaspoon salt |
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Powdered sugar, if desired |
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Maple syrup or caramel ice cream topping, if desired |
Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in 2-quart ungreased casserole (5 to 7 minutes). Add bread cubes and raisins; toss to coat.
Meanwhile, beat eggs slightly in medium bowl. Add milk, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Pour over bread cubes; stir to coat. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
To serve, sprinkle powdered sugar over warm pudding, if desired. Serve with maple syrup or ice cream topping, if desired. Store refrigerated.
*Substitute fresh whole wheat bread slices, toasted, cubed.
