Recipes

[LuvAutumn]

Here is another recipe from Taste of Home. I have been making this for years and it is always a big favorite among friends and family.

16 slices cinnamon bread, crusts removed, cubed

1 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup vanilla or white chips

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup butter, melted

6 eggs

4 cups milk

3/4 cup plus 1 Tbs sugar, divided

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground allspice

Sauce

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

2 Tbs butter

8 squares (1-oz each) white baking chocolate, chopped

In a greased, 13x9" baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries, vanilla chips and pecans.

Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice until blended; pour over bread mixture.

Let stand for 15-30 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining sugar after letting it stand.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cover loosely with foil the last 15 minutes if top browns too quickly.

SAUCE

In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Add chocolate and REMOVE FROM HEAT...DO NOT STIR, LET STAND FOR 5 MINUTES. Whisk until smooth.

Serve sauce with warm bread pudding.